12.29.2020

finished reading


 I enjoyed this book until the ending.  The big reveal of the 13th day of Christmas, December 26th, was too preachy for me.  I loved the relationship between Marva and Charlee--I could just imagine their conversations.  And the storytelling within the story was fun.

From the publisher:
Marva Fergusen has a very personal Christmas tradition that happens every December 26th. As an aging widow, the tradition means more to her now than it ever has.

Her newest neighbor, nine-year-old Charlee Alexander, loves Christmas too. But her family has fallen on hard times and things get worse when Charlee becomes critically ill.

Then, on December 12th, Charlee makes a wonderful Discovery. A mysterious note is delivered that promises twelve days of gifts and stories that will reveal the truth behind the beloved Christmas song "The 12 Days of Christmas." As the days go by, the gifts hint to a possible lost lyric. WAs there once a thirteeth day of Christmas? And if so, could it's magic change - or save - a life?

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