My True Love Gave to Me - Hardcover

Perkins, Stephanie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 144727279X ISBN 13: 9781447272793

Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books, 2014

Synopsis

A collection of gorgeously romantic stories that will keep you warm during cold winter nights

This beautiful anthology features twelve irresistible stories set during the winter months, by some of the most talented and exciting YA authors writing today.

This special Valentine's Day edition features a cherry pink ribbon marker and blue sprayed edges, and is the perfect gift.

Includes:
Ally Carter
Holly Black
Laini Taylor
Rainbow Rowell
Matt de la Peña
David Levithan
Stephanie Perkins
Kiersten White
Kelly Link
Jenny Han
Gayle Forman
Myra McEntire

About this title

Review:

"Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be." --"RT Book Review", 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"

"Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal." --"Kirkus" (starred review)
"Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be." --"RT Book Review," 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"

"Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal." --"Kirkus" (starred review)
"There's no shortage of cozy setups for holiday romance in this captivating collection of short stories...a rare seasonal treat." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"Holiday canoodling stories by twelve of the top YA authors? It's a Christmas miracle! This is the substantive stuff of dream stockings: a rollicking, blush-inducing, memorable holiday collection of breezy, bite-sized stories perfect a snug evening next to the fire." --"Booklist" (starred review)
"Never mind the winter holidays; booktalk this title all year round." --"School Library Journal" (starred review)
"Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be." --"RT Book Review," 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"
"This collection of holiday stories reminds readers that while the season can be painful, it's also a time of hope. It's a marvelous collection, certain to earn a treasured spot on many Y.A. shelves." --"The New York Times Book Review
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""My True Love Gave to Me" is a plummy treat... Its best stories are worth savoring long past the seasonal expiration date and even beyond the teen years." --"The Washington Post
""Satisfying and just sweet enough, like a good Christmas cookie, this will obviously appeal to those readers who get out the holiday decorations the day after Halloween, and it may even convert a Scrooge or two." --"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"

Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal. "Kirkus (starred review)"

There's no shortage of cozy setups for holiday romance in this captivating collection of short stories a rare seasonal treat. "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"

Holiday canoodling stories by twelve of the top YA authors? It's a Christmas miracle! This is the substantive stuff of dream stockings: a rollicking, blush-inducing, memorable holiday collection of breezy, bite-sized stories perfect a snug evening next to the fire. "Booklist (starred review)"

Never mind the winter holidays; booktalk this title all year round. "School Library Journal (starred review)"

Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be. "RT Book Review, 4.5 stars, "Top Pick""

This collection of holiday stories reminds readers that while the season can be painful, it's also a time of hope. It's a marvelous collection, certain to earn a treasured spot on many Y.A. shelves. "The New York Times Book Review"

"My True Love Gave to Me" is a plummy treat Its best stories are worth savoring long past the seasonal expiration date and even beyond the teen years. "The Washington Post"

Satisfying and just sweet enough, like a good Christmas cookie, this will obviously appeal to those readers who get out the holiday decorations the day after Halloween, and it may even convert a Scrooge or two. "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""

Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal. Kirkus (starred review)

There's no shortage of cozy setups for holiday romance in this captivating collection of short stories a rare seasonal treat. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Holiday canoodling stories by twelve of the top YA authors? It's a Christmas miracle! This is the substantive stuff of dream stockings: a rollicking, blush-inducing, memorable holiday collection of breezy, bite-sized stories perfect a snug evening next to the fire. Booklist (starred review)

Never mind the winter holidays; booktalk this title all year round. School Library Journal (starred review)

Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be. RT Book Review, 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"

This collection of holiday stories reminds readers that while the season can be painful, it's also a time of hope. It's a marvelous collection, certain to earn a treasured spot on many Y.A. shelves. The New York Times Book Review

My True Love Gave to Me is a plummy treat Its best stories are worth savoring long past the seasonal expiration date and even beyond the teen years. The Washington Post

Satisfying and just sweet enough, like a good Christmas cookie, this will obviously appeal to those readers who get out the holiday decorations the day after Halloween, and it may even convert a Scrooge or two. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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"Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal." --Kirkus (starred review)

"There's no shortage of cozy setups for holiday romance in this captivating collection of short stories...a rare seasonal treat." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Holiday canoodling stories by twelve of the top YA authors? It's a Christmas miracle! This is the substantive stuff of dream stockings: a rollicking, blush-inducing, memorable holiday collection of breezy, bite-sized stories perfect a snug evening next to the fire." --Booklist (starred review)

"Never mind the winter holidays; booktalk this title all year round." --School Library Journal (starred review)

"Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be." --RT Book Review, 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"

"This collection of holiday stories reminds readers that while the season can be painful, it's also a time of hope. It's a marvelous collection, certain to earn a treasured spot on many Y.A. shelves." --The New York Times Book Review

"My True Love Gave to Me is a plummy treat... Its best stories are worth savoring long past the seasonal expiration date and even beyond the teen years." --The Washington Post

"Satisfying and just sweet enough, like a good Christmas cookie, this will obviously appeal to those readers who get out the holiday decorations the day after Halloween, and it may even convert a Scrooge or two." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Book Description:

A collection of gorgeously romantic stories that will keep you warm during cold winter nights

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 144727279X
• ISBN 13: 9781447272793
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: Perkins Stephanie