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The Thanksgiving Treasure
Children's historical fiction
The Thanksgiving Treasure
90 pages · First published 1974
In 1947 Nebraska, eleven-year-old Addie Mills looks forward to Thanksgiving with her best friend Carla Mae. Gathering autumn decorations brings the girls near the farm of a man who has feuded with Addie's father for years. Inspired by a school lesson about fellowship, Addie decides to invite the lonely neighbor to dinner. This short holiday story suits family reading about forgiveness, old grudges, and a child's attempt to make Thanksgiving more generous.
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Content notes
Death of an elderly friend; parental bereavement; occasional mild swearing.
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Prairie Apple Shrub
Tart apple gives a prairie-inspired companion to Addie's autumn adventure.
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- Stir the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup until the syrup dissolves. Pour over ice in a highball glass, top with ginger beer, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Thin apple slice.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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High Plains Amber Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
An easy amber ale suits an unhurried visit to Addie's Nebraska hometown.
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- 12 oz Amber ale
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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