Silver Packages |
Publication Information
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Author: Rylant, Cynthia |
Illustrator: Soentpiet, Chris |
Title: Silver Packages |
Date: 1997 |
Publisher: Orchard |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 0-531-30051-X |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
fiction, true story
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HSE Descriptor(s):
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Summary: |
A man returns to his childhood home in Appalachia to thank the benefactor on the Christmas Train. The story originally appeared in Rylant's book Children of Christmas: Stories for the Season. |
Teaching Ideas: |
This moving story about reciprocating generosity and kindness encourages discussion and writing: How can you repay a generous gift? How do childhood desires and expectations influence our adult lives? Learners can respond to the story with stories from their childhood or stories about influences on their lives. Students may want to research the Christmas Train on the Internet for more information. |
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