Books like California crazy by Beverly Lewis
When Holly visits her father in California for Christmas, she must confront her feelings about the boyfriend she left behind in Colorado. Add to this the antics of her younger sister, who loves to snoop, and the arrival of a new stepmother, the holidays become a season of adjusting to new family dynamics and learning to embrace change.
The novel explores themes of love, family, and stepfamily relationships within a Christian context, set against the festive backdrop of a Christmas reunion.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Beverly Lewis
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