A Proper Family Christmas

A Proper Family Christmas
Author: Jane Gordon-Cumming
Publisher: Headline
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2019-10-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1472273028

'Wickedly funny . . . a delight' Katie Fforde A laugh-out-loud, feel-good festive read filled with characters who will make you feel like part of the family. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Trisha Ashley and Sue Moorcroft. The magic of Christmas has arrived . . . much to William's dismay! William intends to spend Christmas alone with his cat. But with so many empty rooms at the grand Haseley House, William has no excuse when his large and eccentric family invite themselves to stay. As Christmas Day approaches, William's son, daughter and sister arrive, bringing with them partners, children, nannies, friends and hidden agendas ... Surely with a house so large, William and Scratch can keep to themselves. But a quiet Christmas is not to be. Soon William is caught up in his family's dramatic rivalries, and he uncovers some dubious intentions. He knows it wouldn't be Christmas without a bit of mayhem, but this particular family Christmas is going to change everybody's lives . . . What readers are saying about A Proper Family Christmas: 'A truly wonderful light festive read' 'Made me laugh out loud' 'Wonderful cast of characters, clever plot and delightful twists and turns' 'Such a great story, just how Christmas should be. Beautifully written' 'What a lovely book. An absolute delight to read. The characters are all so entertaining - never a dull moment. Even the cat will have you smiling with his antics'

A Proper Family Christmas

A Proper Family Christmas
Author: Chrissie Manby
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2014-11-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1444709348

Annabel Buchanan has the perfect life. A loving husband, a beautiful house, a happy family. So, when her daughter Izzy falls dangerously ill, Annabel will do everything she can to find the organ donor Izzy so desperately needs. And that includes tracing her own biological family. The Bensons. The Benson family are loud, brash, and very different to what Annabel was expecting. But beneath the chaos and the drama, are they a warm and loving family at heart? With the festive season fast approaching, it's time to see if the Bensons and Buchanans can come together to help Izzy and find a way to have a proper family Christmas. . . Told with Chrissie Manby's classic combination of wit and charm, this feel-good family novel is the perfect book to curl up with during the winter holidays. Because you can't choose your family but you can choose to avoid them. Praise for Chrissie Manby: 'Nothing short of brilliant' - Marie Claire 'Manby's novels are made for holidays' - Glamour 'Deliciously funny' - Heat ONCE IN A LIFETIME, the latest novel from Chrissie Manby, is available now!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Author: Barbara Robinson
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1983
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780573617454

The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.

Christmas by the Book

Christmas by the Book
Author: Anne Marie Ryan
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593331249

“A heartfelt and lovely Christmas tale for book lovers everywhere!”—Jenny Colgan, author of The Bookshop on the Shore In small-town England, two booksellers facing tough times decide to spread some Christmas cheer through the magic of anonymous book deliveries in this uplifting holiday tale for book lovers everywhere. Nora and her husband, Simon, have run the beautiful oak-beamed book shop in their small British village for thirty years. But times are tough and the shop is under threat of closure--this Christmas season will really decide their fate. When an elderly man visits the store and buys the one book they've never been able to sell, saying it's the perfect gift for his sick grandson, it gives Nora an idea. She and Simon will send out books to those feeling down this Christmas. Maybe they can't save their bookstore, but at least they'll have one final chance to lift people's spirits through the power of reading. After gathering nominations online, Nora and Simon quietly deliver books to six residents of the village in need of some festive cheer, including a single dad of twins who is working hard to make ends meet, a teenage boy grieving for his big sister, a local Member of Parliament who is battling depression, and a teacher who's newly retired and living on her own. As the town prepares for a white Christmas, the books begin to give the recipients hope, one by one. But with the future of the bookshop still up in the air, Nora and Simon will need a Christmas miracle--or perhaps a little help from the people whose lives they've touched--to find a happy ending of their own....

A Good Old-fashioned Big Family Christmas

A Good Old-fashioned Big Family Christmas
Author: David Patrick Cook
Publisher:
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2016
Genre: Brothers and sisters
ISBN: 9781619590786

"Hayden Stewart's wife, Judith, and her sisters, Carla and Beth, are worried about their parents. "They argue all the time," Judith says. When she mentions this to Hayden, he casually suggests maybe the women could spend some time with Jack and Arlene, their parents, and squelch any such arguments. The next thing Hayden knows, Judith is planning a huge Christmas party with the whole family. "And it was all Hayden's idea!" she boasts. This doesn't set well with his brothers-in-law, who have a hard time getting along with Jack. However, as time gets short and the party draws near, suddenly everyone is on their best behavior. The husbands, the wives, even the kids. Everybody is being good ... too good. Is it possible to be TOO good? That's what Jack and Arlene suspect when they arrive. "Judith and Hayden must be having problems!" Arlene suspects. Then she and Jack start "putting on the act." Only the Stewarts' daughter, Phoebe, seems to be trying to start a fight. This party has more intrigue behind it than a whole host of spy novels by the time Hayden's parents, Tom and Marjorie, join them. Only Marjorie can see what's really going on. All the traditional Christmas standbys are utilized as the family tries to throw A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas."--

Cole Family Christmas

Cole Family Christmas
Author: Jennifer Liu Bryan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780981626505

The wish book has been pored over. The letters to Santa have been sent. The nine children of a coal miner's family in Benham, Kentucky, eagerly await Christmas morning. But when the holiday dawns, they will find that the most precious gifts are sometimes the most unexpected--and that the best gifts are those that come from the heart.

Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage

Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage
Author: Christina Jones
Publisher: Headline Accent
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2018-11-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1786156881

YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES! 'Bucolic charm' KATIE FFORDE 'Bursting with sparkle and joy . . . Christina Jones is a wonderful writer' JILL MANSELL 'Fabulous . . . Engaging' The Times 'Magical' Heat READERS LOVE SANDCASTLE COTTAGE! 'What an incredibly happy-making story' ***** 'A wonderful but too short seasonal story' ***** 'What a wonderful uplifting tale' ***** 'Perfect . . . Heartily recommended' ***** As with so many things in Kitty Appleby's life, falling in love with Sandcastle Cottage, in the seaside village of Firefly Common, on a bitterly cold day, was a monumental mistake. Kitty doesn't need to move. Kitty is perfectly happy with her nice home, her dependable boyfriend and her steady job in Reading. Or so she thinks . . . But three weeks before Christmas, with the snow forecast to be thundering in from Siberia, Kitty suddenly has none of these things. As Kitty and her increasing band of waifs and strays find themselves desperately seeking somewhere to rent, they can only hope that somewhere, someone might feel moved by the spirit of Christmas . . . And don't miss the dazzlingly delightful, brand-new novel from Christina Jones! SUMMER AT SANDCASTLE COTTAGE is available now in ebook and paperback

My Family Celebrates Christmas

My Family Celebrates Christmas
Author: Lisa Bullard
Publisher: Lerner Classroom
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541527380

Christmas is a time for celebrating family, but there are many traditions that make Christmas special. Critical thinking questions paired with back matter photos help young readers learn all about Christmas in this engaging story.