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tamfilley's review against another edition
4.0
Christmas is coming and everyone around 16-year-old Liz Kitchell is busy with preparations. The big houses in her neighborhood are shimmering inside and out with luxurious decorations. And her parents are trying to impress all their friends with extravagant parties and expensive gifts. But Liz feels empty inside. And her English class, her group has to write a composition. How do you get what you want for Christmas? Wow Liz and her classmates write jokes, she wonders what is the real reason for the celebration? As Liz begins to reach out to others who are hurting, she discovers the true joy of the season.
amtrak12's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emily_murawsky's review against another edition
5.0
I try to read this book every Christmas, and it never fails to remind me to get my priorities in check. To see people and not presents. To pursue love and not luxury. To be grateful and not greedy. This is a book that lives in my heart.
nancidrum's review against another edition
3.0
A very sweet book centered around three teenagers living three very different lifestyles. No objectionable language, so great for parents looking for a clean, sweet story with a good moral compass. As an adult, it was a fast, touching read. Maybe a little "Hallmark", but every now and again around the Christmas season spending 2 hours with a lovely little story can be refreshing.
gatomochalivre13's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
rockshaw22's review against another edition
5.0
I love the season of Christmas. This book does an excellent job exploring the good (and not so good) of the Christmas season. It was a beautiful story of hope.
aeder's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
A fast-paced and touching story of kids seeking the true meaning of Christmas.
hsengteach's review against another edition
4.0
Good sweet story where all things have a happy ending. I wish the world were more like this book.
gothsong's review against another edition
4.0
Read this for the first time as a class in sixth grade. It's still one of my favourite Christmas stories to read around the holidays.