The Christmas Tree Ship
This bittersweet tale is based on the true story of Herman Schuenemann, who, beginning in 1887, sailed down Lake Michigan each year from upper Michigan to bring a shipload of Christmas trees to the city. One year, tragedy strikes and his ship goes down in a storm. "When the snows of November blew in again," however, his wife and daughters decide to carry on the tradition, and the tree-laden schooner sails once again. Winter is at her best here-her strong prose combines with her signature folk-art-like illustrations, this time imbued with the wintry hues of sea, sky and spruce. A touching and memorable tale. Ages 4-up.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.