Books like On Christmas Eve by Ann M. Martin
In "On Christmas Eve," reader follows an eighth‑year‑old girl named Tess who is steadfast in her belief that magic exists around every corner. With Christmas Eve of 1958 approaching, she hopes that Santa Claus will appear so she can thank him for his magic and ask him to cure her best friend’s father, who is battling cancer.
The story blends themes of friendship, faith, and the wonder of the holiday season, drawing readers into Tess’s heartfelt quest to help her friend and her family during a time of need.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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