The Wish Book Christmas
Lynn Austin
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
From the bestselling author of If I Were You comes a nostalgic and endearing holiday story that reminds us that sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the ones we least expect and don't deserve.Best friends Audrey Barrett and Eve Dawson are looking forward to celebrating Christmas in postwar America, thrilled at the prospect of starting new traditions with their five-year-old sons. But when the 1951 Sears Christmas Wish Book arrives and the boys start obsessing over every toy in it, Audrey and Eve realize they must first teach them the true significance of the holiday. They begin by helping Bobby and Harry plan gifts of encouragement and service for those in their community, starting by walking an elderly neighbor's yellow Lab--since a dog topped the boys' wish list for Santa. In the charming tale that follows, Audrey and Eve are surprised to find their own hearts healing from the tragedies of war and opening to the possibility of forgiveness and new love.
Product Details
Price
$12.99
$12.08
Publisher
Tyndale Fiction
Publish Date
September 07, 2021
Pages
304
Dimensions
5.04 X 7.09 X 1.02 inches | 0.75 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781496452528
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About the Author
Lynn Austin has sold more than one and a half million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home in western Michigan. Learn more at www.lynnaustin.org.
Reviews
Starred review. Characters from Austin's 2020 novel If I Were You return in this lovely standalone Christmas tale. . . . While fans of If I Were You will be eager to read the next chapter of Audrey and Eve's lives, this charming book will also be a delight for inspirational readers looking for a feel-good Christmas story.--Publishers Weekly
There's no putting down this nostalgic, appealing read that conveys the feeling of a child's wonder and the building of a caring community.--Library Journal
The Wish Book Christmas is a 'wise man's' gift to readers as Austin unwraps the true meaning of Christmas. . . . This is a 'curl up by a crackling fire with a cup of cocoa' book, a reminder of 1950s America and 'the reason for the season.'--Historical Novel Society
There's no putting down this nostalgic, appealing read that conveys the feeling of a child's wonder and the building of a caring community.--Library Journal
The Wish Book Christmas is a 'wise man's' gift to readers as Austin unwraps the true meaning of Christmas. . . . This is a 'curl up by a crackling fire with a cup of cocoa' book, a reminder of 1950s America and 'the reason for the season.'--Historical Novel Society
