In a deeply moving story with the hallmarks of a classic, a homeless boy s rescue of a spindly Christmas tree sparks a glimmer of hope that has far-reaching effects.
It s late on Christmas Eve, and the little fir tree is the only tree left in the shop. "What a poor thing I am, " it thinks. But then a young boy enters the store, drawn in from the damp by the warmth and lights and the wonderful smell of Christmas, and he doesn t seem to mind that the scrawny tree isn t tall and straight like the others. . . . This magical story, beautifully illustrated by Emily Sutton, captures an unexpected and unforgettable moment of happiness that brings a whole city together."