Rumer Godden
Author
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...
3) Enchantment
Series
Description
Two generations of lovers struggle to determine whether practicality or passion should guide their fate.
Series
Criterion collection volume 93
Description
A group of Anglican nuns runs into trouble when they try to start a hospital and a school in the Himalayas.