Frankie and his family look forward to each Christmas when their father brings home sweet oranges from the train from the Florida. Then the nine children place the nine oranges on the mantle and indulge in the juiciness after church on Christmas Eve.
This Christmas, however, a snow storm is preventing their father from coming home from the train station.
This story has so many layers to it: kindness to the less fortunate, unselfishness among family members, and forgiveness.
A longer story for older elementary students and even junior high.
It is based on a true story.
Guided Reading Level: P (third grade)
Grade Level Equivalent: 4.1
We own this book.
*Highly recommend.
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