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A boy and his elderly cousin bake fruitcakes

A Christmas Memory

by Truman Capote

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1956Easy readFast pace

What it is about

In a short, autobiographical story, a seven-year-old boy and his elderly cousin bake fruitcakes for friends every winter. Capote’s 1956 story is a gentle memory of childhood.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a warm mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.

Themes: Christmas · Childhood · Friendship
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About the author

Truman Capote3 books on Tori Books

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