Summary
A teen girl gets the perfect second try at a first kiss in this hilarious, romp-filled young adult romantic comedy perfect for fans of Jenna Evans Welch and Hallmark Christmas movies.
Francie was born in a stable. Really. Granted, it was the deluxe model with the light-up star on the roof, one of the many Christmas items for sale at her family’s Hollydale Holiday Shop. Their holiday gift empire also includes the Santa School, which was founded by Francie’s beloved grandpa, who recentl…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534478831 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534478833 |
| Author: | Linda Urban |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2022 |
| Weight: | 408g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 12-99 |
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Critics Review
“Even with the inclusion of family and bullying issues, this is a light, fun read… .The perfect choice for rom-com fans who love the enchantment of the Christmas season.” – School Library Journal
“The romantic plotline is strong but does not overshadow the treatment of friendship, grief, money worries, and more. Readers will relate to Francie’s feelings… Will delight readers looking for a romance with humor and heart.” * Kirkus Reviews *
Linda Urban
Linda Urban has written many award-winning books for young readers, including the novels Almost There and Almost Not, A Crooked Kind of Perfect, Hound Dog True, The Center of Everything, and Talk Santa to Me. For ten years, she served as marketing director at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena, California. Currently, she teaches in the Writing for Children and Young Adults program at Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has been visited by only one ghost, and he was not at all snooty.
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