I read aloud this delightful true story about the Romp family who sells their Vermont Christmas trees during the month of December (Christmas Eve at midnight is when they close and head back to Vermont) on Jane Street. Billy and Patti Romp with their three children, Ellie, Henry and Timmy experience a second home in a trailer with generous neighbors. This novel focuses on the December when Ellie challenges Billy. Billy learns a lot about love and Christmas as navigates his selfishness.
I looked online if the Romps are still in business. They are!! Henry, the oldest son, partners with his dad on Jane St. Ellie runs her own lot in Brooklyn but she joins her dad and brother for strings concerts once a week and sends over her children to help Billy. Sadly, Billy and Patti separated in 2008.
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