The 13th Day of Christmas

I read The 13th Day of Christmas by Jason F. Wright for the book club I'm in with friends at church. The book description reads, "For Marva Ferguson, Christmas is a whirlwind season of joyous activity, and this season, she has a special bit of holiday magic in her apron pocket especially for her youngest neighbor, Charlee. They appear to be unlikely friends--an eighty-year-old widow and a nine-year-old girl--but these two souls find friendship together as they both face obstacles too insurmountable to survive alone. As Christmas draws closer, Marva chooses the person she would like to carry on her special tradition of 'The 13th Day of Christmas.' And she knows just the person for the job. She just hopes her message comes in time to change--or save--a life."

This was a sweet read and a good one to read during the Christmas season. It's kind of a feel-good, Hallmarky type book that has some preachiness at the end about remembering the true spirit of Christmas, but I don't mind those kind of reminders in the Christmas season. :) The book had a nice story with likable characters who faced situations that were sad (but bearable for the reader).

Rating: * * (2/3 = Liked it)