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Sam's Gift: A Coming of Age Book for Girls 10 to 13
An Unforgettable Christmas Novel for Middle Grade Girls
For far longer than she can remember, 11-year-old Sam Hae Park has dreamed of what it would be like to celebrate a real family Christmas. But, again this year, that’s not going to happen. Her family simply doesn’t ‘do’ Christmas, or any other holiday. And not all the wishes in the world can change that.
Or can they? A sudden winter storm upends not only the Park family’s plans, but everything Sam though her Christmas would be. Though accident, luck and a bit of Christmas magic, she finally has the chance to have a true family Christmas of music, laughter and special family traditions.
All too soon, she knows she must face an uncertain future. But for now, there are special gifts given and received, holiday secrets and surprises and a simple, carefree joy.
A heartwarming story about being a girl caught between two cultures finding her own gifts and the courage to share them that will enchant grade 5 to middle school girls ages 10 to 13.
For far longer than she can remember, 11-year-old Sam Hae Park has dreamed of what it would be like to celebrate a real family Christmas. But, again this year, that’s not going to happen. Her family simply doesn’t ‘do’ Christmas, or any other holiday. And not all the wishes in the world can change that.
Or can they? A sudden winter storm upends not only the Park family’s plans, but everything Sam though her Christmas would be. Though accident, luck and a bit of Christmas magic, she finally has the chance to have a true family Christmas of music, laughter and special family traditions.
All too soon, she knows she must face an uncertain future. But for now, there are special gifts given and received, holiday secrets and surprises and a simple, carefree joy.
A heartwarming story about being a girl caught between two cultures finding her own gifts and the courage to share them that will enchant grade 5 to middle school girls ages 10 to 13.
200 pages, Paperback
Published September 2, 2020
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About the author
Jacquelyn Elnor Johnson
83 books3 followersJacquelyn Johnson writes contemporary romances with humor and plenty of banter for readers who like heroes who are possibly a bit misguided but truly heroic, feisty heroines who you’ll want as friends and happy endings.
She’s also the author of the Morley Star series of realistic novels for girls ages 10 to 13 and a dozen or so books about dogs, cats and assorted other pets and animals for middle school readers.
When not writing or avoiding cooking and housework, she likes to admire other people’s gardens or lounge on her verandah with a refreshing glass of something and a good book.
She lives with her family near the ocean.
She’s also the author of the Morley Star series of realistic novels for girls ages 10 to 13 and a dozen or so books about dogs, cats and assorted other pets and animals for middle school readers.
When not writing or avoiding cooking and housework, she likes to admire other people’s gardens or lounge on her verandah with a refreshing glass of something and a good book.
She lives with her family near the ocean.
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