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This Christmas novella tells the unforgettable story of little Timmy, a foster child with a very special and mysterious shoe box. Designed for gift-giving, this heartwarming book features new illustrations, updated content--including Francine Rivers' favorite holiday recipes and Christmas traditions--and the complete Christmas story from the New Living Translation.
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Series
Pigeon (Picture books) volume 9
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"It's the most wonderful time of the year—for driving a sleigh! 'Tis also the season—for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the—driving a sleigh! The Pigeon has made a list and checked it once. Can his holiday dream come true? Or will The Pigeon be left out in the cold?" --publisher's website.
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Wishing Tree volume 1
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The Somerville sisters believe in love, but they’ve lost faith it will happen for them. Reggie hasn’t been home since the end of the world’s shortest engagement. When her parents decide to renew their vows, she buffs up her twinkle to help with the Christmas wedding. Unexpectedly, Toby, her first love, is back too, and the spark between them shines as brightly as ever. In the spirit of the season, will they let go of past hurts and greet the...
90) A winter dream
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A holiday tale inspired by the biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colors follows the modern story of Joe, who after being forced out of the family business by jealous siblings becomes the chief advisor to the CEO of another company and his own family's savior in the face of a troubled economy.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 5
Description
"When A Christmas Carol was first published in 1843 it was an overnight success, and set a precedent that was to be followed by other Christmas books, including The Chimes (1844) and The Cricket (1845). Each book was published at the same time of year, in the same format, and extolled similar values about the virtues of love, charity and the family unit. But none would achieve the cult status of A Christmas Carol, a book so popular it has become part...
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Stella felt joyful. She felt like something miraculous might happen. She wanted to sing.. When Stella gets the sudden idea to go caroling, she has a little trouble getting someone to join her. Her brother, Frank, is not good at spontaneity. The Watsons are very involved in a precarious fruitcake attempt (but happy to send their pig, Mercy, out for the occasion). Eugenia Lincoln declines, a bit rudely, to accompany on her accordion, and Horace Broom...
94) Alaskan Holiday
Author
Series
Christmas volume 11
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"Before beginning her new job as sous chef at one of Seattle's finest restaurants, Josie Stewart takes on a six-month position cooking at a lodge in an Alaskan lake town. It's only temporary--or so she thinks, as she becomes a valued part of the local community, falling in love with the people who call Klutina Lake home. But one Alaskan man, in particular, stands out among Josie's new friends: Palmer Saxon, a quiet, intense sword craftsman, whose...
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Winter Street Inn novels volume 3
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Some of the stormy weather of the past few seasons seems to have finally lifted for the Quinns. After a year apart, Mitzi has returned to rule the roost; Patrick is about to be released from prison; Kevin has a successful new business and is finally ready to tie the knot with Isabelle; and best of all, there's hopeful news about Bart, who has been captured by enemy forces in Afghanistan. That doesn't mean there aren't a few dark clouds on the horizon....
96) The letter
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Series
Christmas box trilogy volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 9
Formats
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A letter left on his daughter's grave sends a man searching for his mother who abandoned him in childhood. For David Parkins, it's a chance at happiness, his wife having just left him. A sentimental tale set in 1930s Salt Lake City.
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Alex Cross novels volume 19
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 8
Description
It's Christmas Eve and Detective Alex Cross is called away from his family to resolve a horrific hostage situation that is spiraling out of control.
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Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Light and dark-this is the destiny placed upon Natasha and Clara, the birthright bestowed by their godfather, the mysterious sorcerer Drosselmeyer. Clara, the favorite, grows into beauty and ease, while Natasha is cursed to live in her sister's shadow. But one fateful Christmas Eve, Natasha gets her chance at revenge. For Drosselmeyer has brought the Nutcracker, an enchanted present that offers entry into a deceptively beautiful world: the Kingdom...