The Paper Bag Christmas by Keith Alan Milne
Hardcover: 150 pages
Publisher: Hachette Book Group 208
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1-59995-073-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-59995-073-0
Hachette Book Group emailed me and asked me if I would like to receive a free book and if I would kindly review it for them on my blog.Hardcover: 150 pages
Publisher: Hachette Book Group 208
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1-59995-073-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-59995-073-0
From the Inside Cover:
When Molar Allan and his older brother, Aaron, fill out their Christmas wish lists front and back, the Santa at the mall informs the boys they won't be getting anything they asked for. Instead, he says, they will receive everything they never wanted. This isn't your garden-variety Santa, he's Dr. Chris Ringle, a pediatric oncologist, and he enlists the brothers as Santa's elves at the children's ward for the holidays.
Each boy is charged with a very special assignment. Aaron will befriend Madhu, a fast-talking boy on an organ transplant list who, though not Christian, has an insatiable curiosity and wants to learn all about the holiday. Madhu is determined to be a wise man in the hospital pageant, despite the objections to his interpretation of the role.
Molar's task is considerably harder, as he attempts to help a lonely little girl named Katrina. Katrina's surgery has left her scarred, and she has shut herself away from everyone. But it is through her that the true spirit of Christmas will touch the lives of all those around her in a way none of them would have ever foreseen.
When Molar Allan and his older brother, Aaron, fill out their Christmas wish lists front and back, the Santa at the mall informs the boys they won't be getting anything they asked for. Instead, he says, they will receive everything they never wanted. This isn't your garden-variety Santa, he's Dr. Chris Ringle, a pediatric oncologist, and he enlists the brothers as Santa's elves at the children's ward for the holidays.
Each boy is charged with a very special assignment. Aaron will befriend Madhu, a fast-talking boy on an organ transplant list who, though not Christian, has an insatiable curiosity and wants to learn all about the holiday. Madhu is determined to be a wise man in the hospital pageant, despite the objections to his interpretation of the role.
Molar's task is considerably harder, as he attempts to help a lonely little girl named Katrina. Katrina's surgery has left her scarred, and she has shut herself away from everyone. But it is through her that the true spirit of Christmas will touch the lives of all those around her in a way none of them would have ever foreseen.
I said "YES".
When I came home from my cruise, amongst all of our mail, my new book was waiting for me.
I excitedly ripped opened the envelope and as soon as I had it in my hands I couldn't wait to grab some time to start it. The next day, the day after we came home, I read it. The whole book. I couldn't put it down.
This book is incredible and it will make a wonderful addition to your Christmas treasuries. It will certainly get you in the Christmas spirit.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story for myself, but I also knew that my 13 year old daughter would love it too. I recommended it to her and she read it too. She wants you to know that along with me she gives it a 'two thumbs up'.
My daughter, like myself, could not put down this book until she was finished.
Kevin Milne is a very talented author. He writes fiction in a way that makes you want to believe that it's a true story.
The Paper Bag Christmas is an inspirational story that will pull on your heart strings. It's a story of children and friendship and it moved me to tears.
You may read an excerpt from Chapter One here, but I'm sure you won't want to stop there.
I have some great news for you!!! I want to share this book with you. I am going to give one of you a chance to win. All you have to do is leave me a comment. You have until Friday December 5 at 5:00pm to enter.
And..you have more chances to win. Visit the author's blog. He is giving away 5 copies, just in time for Christmas!
Good Luck!! I know you will enjoy The Paper Bag Christmas as much as I have.
26 comments:
It sounds wonderful Rhonda.
It's nice to take some time during this busy season to read a book that helps to refocus our attention on what is most important.
Count me in!
Count me in too.
I am already enjoying the way the author has given us a slight taste of the boys attitudes. My gues is they are about to change.
Put my name on a ticket!
Me too please!
I was just looking through my email and read your comment the other day about the text messaging..that was soooooo embarrassing! :)
Just coming by to say hello and there's a giveaway! :) Yeah!!
So, count me in sistah! I love reading!!
Pick me!! Pick me!!
i'm in need of a new good book! count me in too :)
Put my name on the list!
It sounds like a great book!
This book sounds like something i would like to read over the holidays. Thanks for the giveaway!
This sounds like a wonderful book full of wonderful wisdom that it can be alot better to give then to recieve, I'd love a chance to be entered for this book thank you!
Oh I have heard so many rave reviews of this book .. would love to have it in my stocking!!
This sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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definitely count me in...this looks like a great read! :)
dreamzz12{at}aol.com
I can't pass up the chance for a page turner!
Xandra
Sounds like a great story!
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Nice to meet you and thanks for coming by my blog. Enter me...looks like a good book to read. Connie
I would like to be included!
ctrbeth(at)gmail(dot)com
Count me in! Sounds great!
Hi Rhonda, Thanks for stopping by my blog. I've enjoyed my visit here. You have a beautiful family! This book sounds great! We watched The Ultimate Gift from your post below, a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it.
Me too!!!!! I would LOVE to win this book!!! I need a new book to read...
Hi Rhonda! I am the mom of the boys who went to Dry Gulch this summer, as campers, when your daughter was there. I've been a fan of your blog every since. I'd love to win a good Christmas Book! My fingers are crossed!!
Hi Rhonda! Nice to "meet" you. Thanks for stopping by with birthday wishes and entering my giveaway! Thanks also for inviting me here to enter yours! Looks like a wonderful book. Love your beautiful blog and look forward to stopping by again soon!
Blessings,
Tracy
P.S. You said you turned 43 this year, too? I've just been told we don't age in Blogworld, instead we're all perpetually 30! Just thought I'd share that sweet little blessing! = )
Sounds like a great book, count me in please! Thanks!
Ok- so just by the synopsis of the book I am intrigued. Plus I always like things that come highly recommended by others! So please pick me to win! LOL Thanks for the giveaway!
Kee
kee_thatsme@hotmail.com
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