Books like Confessions of a Bitter Secret Santa (Candy Apple #13) by Lara Rice Bergen
In the 13th book of the Candy Apple series, Noel faces a bleak Christmas outlook: her parents deny a vacation and her teacher introduces a class secret‑Santa drawing. The unexpected pairings— a new girl she barely knows and her best friend’s crush—add to her frustration. Compounding the chaos is Noel’s own secret Santa, who proves to be the least enthusiastic of all. Amid the disappointment, the novel follows Noel’s journey as she navigates the holiday spirit, discovering that surprises can emerge even when everything seems grim. The story is aimed at middle‑grade readers and captures the mix of school life and seasonal cheer.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lara Rice Bergen
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