The Christmas Tree Ship by Jennette Winter
Cute holiday story about a family that always brought Christmas trees to the city from the nursery they grew the trees to the city.
1887 along the Michigan waters Capt. Herman always brought the trees to the city of Chicago. Wife and girls watched him go one cold winter morning.
Lake Michigan was quiet and he sailed along Chicago River to deliver the trees. One year the ship hit a blizzard and the log had a message to his family.
Tree ship never made it to the city. Fisherman found trees caught up in their nets but no fisherman. Bottle in the message never made it to the family.
The wife and girls helped their mother carry on their fathers work. They sang carols along the way and people of the city welcomed them.
Nice to hear of the tradition going on. About the author is included. Listened to this book and understand there are sketches in the book.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device). ( )

1.Summary & Comments: 事故で仕事から帰って来れなくなってしまった父とその帰りを待つ母と子供の家族愛が描かれている。季節が丁度冬の、クリスマスの時期にぴったりで、切ないけど感動する話だった。
2.Line or Phrase:"Inside was Captain Herman's message. It said: My dear Hannah and dear daughters, The storm is bad - we are struggling. I send my love to you. -Herman"
3.Number of wors: approximately 600
4.Reading time : 30min ( )

1．11月にクリスマスツリーを船に乗せて旅に出る物語
2．Fliendly gulls stayed close at the Christmas Tree Ship made its way down the icy waters of the winter lake.
3．about 1500
4．30 ( )