Home for Christmas: Stories for Young and Old by Pearl S. Buck, Henry Van Dyke, Selma Lagerlöf, Helene Christaller, Ernst Wiechert, David G. Klein, Dorothy Thomas, Reimmichl, Madeleine L'Engle, Elizabeth Goudge, Ger Koopman, Opal Menius, B.J. Chase, Katherine Paterson, Ruth Sawyer, Arthur Gordon, Nikolai S. Lesskov, George Sumner Albee, Peter Rosegger, Jack Schaefer, Rebecca Caudill

339 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction middle grade short stories lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
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For readers who are tired of Christmas commercialism, or who feel that Santa Claus and reindeer don't tell the whole story, these classic gems provide a winning alternative. Selected for their insightfulness, spiritual value, and literary quality ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

hopeful 75%
inspiring 75%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.48

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