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McCutcheon, John

Christmas in the Trenches

32 pp. | Peachtree | September, 2006 | Trade ISBN 1-56145-374-9 $18.95
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Henri Sørensen. Eloquent oil paintings illustrate the story of an unofficial World War I Christmas truce, narrated by a grandfather. The bleakness of the trenches is balanced by McCutcheon's emphasis on the indomitable spark of humanity. Based on the author's 1984 folk song, the book displays a gentle and moving example of how to create peace. An author's note, musical score, and CD are included.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

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