Review: Clementine for Christmas by Daphne Benedis-Grab

Title: Clementine for Christmas

Author: Daphne Benedis-Grab

Category:  Holiday/Christmas

Pub. Date:  1/1/2015

Publisher:  Scholastic Press

Format:  Paperback

Pages:  245

ISBN#: 0545916720

Synopsis: 

An irresistible and timeless Christmas story by the author of The Angel Tree.
Josie usually keeps to herself, but she comes out of her shell when she and her dog, Clementine, volunteer at the local hospital during the holiday season. Josie loves dressing up in silly costumes, singing carols, and helping to prepare for the big Christmas Festival. That is, until she learns that this year's Festival has been canceled.
Meanwhile, Oscar's parents are fighting more and more--and so is he. He gets into trouble at school, and his punishment? Volunteer hours at the local hospital.
Gabby's life seems perfect. She's stylish, smart, and everyone looks up to her. But Gabby has a secret, one that could ruin everything.
Then, Clementine disappears, Oscar's parents separate, and Gabby's secret is uncovered. Together, can Josie, Oscar, and Gabby find a way to save the holiday, or will this be the worst Christmas ever?
Daphne Benedis-Grab, author of The Angel Tree, has created a heartwarming story that sparkles with humor, light, and Christmas spirit.


My Review: 

As this will be my first review of this new year let me just say that this book brought together a few of my favorite things. Reading, Christmas, and a cute dog. 

Author Daphne Benedis-Grab has an absolute heartwarming way of bringing together all the elements above and put them into a Christmas read that will leave you wanting more. 

Just looking at the cover of this book made me want to read it. Then turning it over and reading the synopsis just made me want to dive right in as well. And from the beginning to the end I was immersed in the story line.  The characters were well written and the story flowed. 

So for the reasons above I will be giving this book the Breath of Life rating of:

Five Clock Rating!!! 

Disclosure: I did not receive the above book in exchange for my honest opinion and or review. But the Opinions are my own and yours may differ.

 About the Author: 

 

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In addition to her middle grade and young adult novels, Daphne also writes short stories for American Girl Magazine and reviews for Publishers Weekly. She received her MFA from The New School, and lives in New York City with her husband, two kids and a very pampered cat