{"product_id":"the-christmas-tree-9781504036580","title":"The Christmas Tree","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe classic \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling tale of friendship, generosity, and the magic and wonder of the Christmas spirit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e On his annual search for Rockefeller Center’s next Christmas tree, the chief gardener spots an ideal candidate: a stately Norway spruce located on the grounds of a convent. There he meets Sister Anthony, a nun for whom the tree has special meaning. Orphaned and sent to the convent as a lonely young girl, Sister Anthony befriended the then-tiny spruce whom she lovingly named “Tree.” Over the following decades, as the tree grew, so did Sister Anthony’s appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e She is reluctant to see her oldest and closest friend chopped down and sent away to New York City. But when a fierce blizzard threatens the old tree’s existence, Sister Anthony realizes it’s time to let the world enjoy Tree as she has for nearly her whole life.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Accompanied by charming illustrations and a new introduction by the author, \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Tree\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming story of love and friendship, a modern holiday classic for all ages.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A twinkly, read-around-the-fireplace story.” —\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The touching tale of a girl and her tree, narrated by a Rockefeller Center gardener, will be a classic.” —\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Unusual and endearing . . . [A] lovely little tale and drawings with a big-smile ending.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A rich, heartrending tale . . . I imagine Dickens himself sniffling and smiling.” —\u003ci\u003eNewsday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This charming little tale . . . is a perfect choice for the holiday season.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515792548183,"sku":"9781504036580","price":9.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-christmas-tree-9781504036580","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}