num_pages: 80
description: Ivy, Holly, and Mr. and Mrs. Jones all have one Christmas wish. Ivy, an orphan, wishes for a real home and sets out in search of the grandmother she's sure she can find. Holly, a doll, wishes for a child to bring her to life. And the Joneses wish more than anything for a son or daughter to share their holiday. Can all three wishes come true? This festive tale is perfectly complemented by beloved Barbara Cooney's luminous illustrations, filled with the warm glow of the Christmas spirit. About the Author: Rumer Godden was an internationally renowned author. Among her many books are The Doll's House and The Rocking Horse Secret. She grew up in India and England. Barbara Cooney (left) illustrated more than one hundred picture books. She twice received the Caldecott Medal, for Chanticleer and the Fox and Ox-Cart Man (Viking), while Miss Rumphius was a winner of the American Book Award and a New York Times Best Book of the Year.
language: English
title: The Story of Holly and Ivy
titlecomplete: The Story of Holly and Ivy (Puffin Books)
characters: Ivy, Holly
genres: Family, Fiction, Holiday, Adoption, Classics, Childrens, Picture Books, Historical Fiction, Christmas, Fantasy
ratings_count: 4320
publisher: Puffin Books