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Christmas in the Trenches

by John McCutcheon · 2006

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Set in the trenches during World War I, this haunting story is based on a true event known as the Christmas Truce and is adapted by award-winning songwriter John McCutcheon. Full color. With CD

Subject
history
Genre
historical fictionWorld War Iwar and military
Themes
Christmasmusic
Setting
ChristmasWorld War IEuropeGermany
Audience
picture bookschildrensmiddle grade

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