title: The True Story of Christmas
author:  Anne Fine 
description: Grade 4-6-Banished to his room on Christmas Day, Ralph recounts the disasters that occur when his highly eccentric relatives come together to celebrate the holiday. Funny dialogue ("-I'm not going to sing `Away in a Manger' because I don't love the Little Lord Jesus and I don't think he has a sweet head-"); unique characters, from a demonic preschooler to a daft great-aunt; and hilarious but believable situations make this book a great read-aloud. It's reminiscent of Helen Cresswell's "Bagthorpes Saga" (Macmillan; o.p.), but accessible to younger readers. Fine is in fine form here.-S. P.<br />Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  AN UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS
  
  
  BOOK ONE
  
  
  THE SANDY BAY SERIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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