Items related to My True Love Gave to Me
If you love holiday stories, holiday movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms and, especially, if you love holiday anthologies, you're going to fall in love with My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by twelve bestselling young adult writers (Holly Black, Ally Carter, Matt de La Peña, Gayle Forman, Jenny Han, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Myra McEntire, Rainbow Rowell, Stephanie Perkins, Laini Tayler and Kiersten White), edited by the international bestselling Stephanie Perkins. Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, Winter Solstice or Kwanzaa, there's something here for everyone. So curl up by the fireplace and get cozy. You have twelve reasons this season to stay indoors and fall in love.
Stories Include:
· “Midnights,” by Rainbow Rowell. Read by Rebecca Lowman.
· “The Lady and the Fox,” by Kelly Link. Read by Fiona Hardingham.
· “Angels in the Snow,” by Matt de la Peña. Read by Henry Leyva.
· “Polaris Is Where You’ll Find Me,” by Jenny Han. Read by Kim Mai Guest.
· “It’s a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown,” by Stephanie Perkins. Read by Samantha Quan.
· “Your Temporary Santa,” by David Levithan. Read by Dustin Rubin.
· “Krampuslauf,” by Holly Black. Read by Julia Whelan.
· “What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth?” by Gayle Foreman. Read by Abby Craden.
· “Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus,” by Myra McEntire. Read by Lincoln Hoppe.
· “Welcome to Christmas, CA,” by Kiersten White. Read by Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez.
· “Star of Bethlehem,” by Ally Carter. Read by Shannon McManus.
· “The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer,” by Laini Taylor. Read by Ann Marie Lee.
Stories Include:
· “Midnights,” by Rainbow Rowell. Read by Rebecca Lowman.
· “The Lady and the Fox,” by Kelly Link. Read by Fiona Hardingham.
· “Angels in the Snow,” by Matt de la Peña. Read by Henry Leyva.
· “Polaris Is Where You’ll Find Me,” by Jenny Han. Read by Kim Mai Guest.
· “It’s a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown,” by Stephanie Perkins. Read by Samantha Quan.
· “Your Temporary Santa,” by David Levithan. Read by Dustin Rubin.
· “Krampuslauf,” by Holly Black. Read by Julia Whelan.
· “What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth?” by Gayle Foreman. Read by Abby Craden.
· “Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus,” by Myra McEntire. Read by Lincoln Hoppe.
· “Welcome to Christmas, CA,” by Kiersten White. Read by Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez.
· “Star of Bethlehem,” by Ally Carter. Read by Shannon McManus.
· “The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer,” by Laini Taylor. Read by Ann Marie Lee.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
Book Description:
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
""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
A collection of joyful festive stories that will keep you warm during the cold winter months
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherMacmillan Children's Books
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 150981499X
- ISBN 13 9781509814992
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages400
- EditorPerkins Stephanie
- Rating
(No Available Copies)
Search Books: Create a WantIf you know the book but cannot find it on AbeBooks, we can automatically search for it on your behalf as new inventory is added. If it is added to AbeBooks by one of our member booksellers, we will notify you!
Create a Want