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Pony Express Christmas
This heartwarming tale of a Pony Express rider and his encounter with a father and his boy in a blizzard on the prairie is sure to become a classic. A beautiful Christmas tale by well-known author Sigmund Brouwer in a gorgeous gift package.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2000
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Sigmund Brouwer
260 books407 followersSigmund loves going to schools to get kids excited about reading, reaching roughly 80,000 students a year through his Rock&Roll Literacy Show.
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December 14, 2020
A friend had recommended this story to me, and since I had Kindle Unlimited I decided to give it a try. I wasn’t sure I liked it at first, but it turned into a story that was touching, sweet, and had a good message. I’m glad I read it.
December 23, 2016
Eeepppp, that was beautiful!!!! ^_^
January 23, 2019
Yes.....I know it's after Christmas. But this is a book my younger sister asked me to read because she had read it, and I am *so* glad I found the time to!
This was a sweet tale about a young family. A young wife, who needs to learn contentment, and how to support her husband. A father, who's a dreamer, a story teller, and tries his best, but doesn't often succeed. A young boy, who's ashamed of his father and ashamed that he feels that way. A couple of thieving boys, who are searching for something they don't have, and a young man who's riding on the pony express and trying his best to get to the next stop along the way.
This was a precious story of love, learning, and faith. The author draws you into the tale to share a blessed experience with you. With a setting of Christmas Eve, the father learns that he needs to put aside his dreams and live in the real life -- because you could get hurt. The mother learns that all might not be as it seems with her husband, and much of her discontent is caused by her own selfish wants and desires. The boy learns that the father he is ashamed of gave someone else the greatest gift of all, and the pony express rider learns to think of others before himself.
I most loved this little gem because it brought to light so many ways the we ourselves cause life to be unbearable, and often just changing our thinking, and focusing on Christ instead of "I" causes us to have a much more cheerful attitude. There was definitely a strong sense of Christ woven throughout the tapestry of these pages and it was wonderful to read.
There was absolutely nothing objectionable in this book, and it was definitely suitable for all ages. I think it would make a great read-aloud one of these cold evenings, and if the book was passed from person to person, it would easily be finished in a night.
I definitely recommend this book, to everyone, Christmas season or not!
This was a sweet tale about a young family. A young wife, who needs to learn contentment, and how to support her husband. A father, who's a dreamer, a story teller, and tries his best, but doesn't often succeed. A young boy, who's ashamed of his father and ashamed that he feels that way. A couple of thieving boys, who are searching for something they don't have, and a young man who's riding on the pony express and trying his best to get to the next stop along the way.
This was a precious story of love, learning, and faith. The author draws you into the tale to share a blessed experience with you. With a setting of Christmas Eve, the father learns that he needs to put aside his dreams and live in the real life -- because you could get hurt. The mother learns that all might not be as it seems with her husband, and much of her discontent is caused by her own selfish wants and desires. The boy learns that the father he is ashamed of gave someone else the greatest gift of all, and the pony express rider learns to think of others before himself.
I most loved this little gem because it brought to light so many ways the we ourselves cause life to be unbearable, and often just changing our thinking, and focusing on Christ instead of "I" causes us to have a much more cheerful attitude. There was definitely a strong sense of Christ woven throughout the tapestry of these pages and it was wonderful to read.
There was absolutely nothing objectionable in this book, and it was definitely suitable for all ages. I think it would make a great read-aloud one of these cold evenings, and if the book was passed from person to person, it would easily be finished in a night.
I definitely recommend this book, to everyone, Christmas season or not!
December 15, 2018
Very sweet, quick Christmas read about the importance of faith and family
December 31, 2023
This little story was a pleasant surprise. I picked it up on a whim at the library having never heard of this author, but I'll be looking for more of his stories. I love the descriptions of the Western landscape as well as the stories pace and morals.
January 20, 2017
This was a book club read. I doubt I'd have read it if not for that, luckily it was short. I found it trite and I knew the ending shortly after I started it.
December 4, 2019
3.5 but rounded up. Sometimes I want a short, sugary-sweet, and predictable Christmas story in December. This one was just that.
January 6, 2020
A sweet short story to remind us of the most important things in life.
June 29, 2020
A very sweet, easy to read Christmas story.
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November 27, 2020My Christmas season book. Sweet story.
December 9, 2020
I generally dislike short stories, this was no exception. Pretty meh.
December 29, 2021
Easy read and heart warming story
December 27, 2023
Not your average Christmas story, but so sweet and touching!
December 13, 2025
Ok story. Wasn't that impressed
January 8, 2021
I loved this story! It was so sweet!<3
This has nothing to do with the story, but I did NOT like the excerpt from another book at the end!!
This has nothing to do with the story, but I did NOT like the excerpt from another book at the end!!
March 15, 2019
Predictable, and sappy, but sweet.
December 21, 2023
I have read Pony Express Christmas several times, always enjoy this quick Christmas read.
January 21, 2022
Was on my bookshelf of "Christmas Time Reads". Delightful and heart felt story for the holidays.
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