The 13th Day of Christmas

I buy and read many Christmas books, then usually donate them. This one is a keeper. Predictable ending--yes, but not for the 13th day of Christmas. I had heard of surprising a family with gifts for the 12 days leading up to Christmas (or the 12 days after, for you critical purists), but this was a nice twist at the end. I will read this over and over in the years to come.

So glad I discovered this book on the recommendation of a friend. Timely read the week of Christmas that will last in memory for much longer. Special friendships found in trying times. Will be sharing this great read.

Everyone needs a Marva Ferguson in their lives to remind them of the true meaning of the Christmas Season! We love, we give, we share, and we sing during the holiday season. We focus on our gifts, card writing, cooking and company. The day after Christmas we pack up the season, it's true meaning and all of the decorations, put them on a shelf and focus our attention on other things. Marva teaches us that the most important day of the year is December 26th. How will you live your life from December 26th of this year until December 12th of next year?You'll never sing The Twelve (or 13) Days of Christmas Song the same way again or put an apron on without a giggle. This is sure to become a holiday favorite and a new family tradition. As many read The Night Before Christmas every Christmas Eve, you'll want to curl up by the fire and reread this treasure every December 12th!Grab a bowl of gumdrops, get the fire roaring, put your feet up and get ready to enjoy the newest Jason Wright novel!

From the author of...The Christmas Jars and The Christmas Jars ReunionComes another Christmas traditionThe 13th Day of ChristmasCharlee is an old soul in a young body...Miss Marva is a young soul in an old body...Together they form a unique friendship...experience a life-changing disease...AND...receive a wonderful NEW tradition...That of the re-making of the 12 Days of Christmas PLUS one day more.Wonderful Traveling elves have to make some changes in the traditional story...What if the Partridge in a pear tree was really David Cassidy hiding from a throng of screaming teen-age girls?What if there was a miscommunication and the two turtle doves were interpreted as two purple gloves?Each day gets twisted into wonderful gifts..THEN...The 13th Day of Christmas is the most special day of all!You will laugh and cry and share a very special journey in this book...Time to start enjoying December 26th and the 364 days leading up to Christmas!

I love all of Jason Wright's books but this is my new favorite. He has such a perfect heart for sharing what really matters in life. And this book does just that. My attitude on the day after Christmas will be forever changed(in a much better way) from reading this. I am thankful for the story and for the insight into real life he gives. I love all the characters. I gave this book to a friend with a pack of tissues to go with it. And I love the picture of the Lord's love that shines through the book. Thank you Jason Wright.

What a wonderful message of love and faith as we celebrate Christmas and the birth of Christ. May the triskadeckaphobics (those who fear the number 13) embrace this message of faith!

I loved this book! Charlee is an absolute doll, that we could all have one in our families! I want to be Marva's neighbor! The "mature" among us have so much insight into life to offer, I loved reading about this family embracing her, bringing joy into her life and learning and gaining comfort from her! I loved being reminded of how doing things for others can make a big impact on what they might be going through, and give comfort at that time in their lives. Another great & inspiring book by Jason F. Wright!

5 stars I highly recommend this touching book. It made me laugh, it made me cry. Faith instilled into kindness.

Shallow characters. Predictable plot lines. Sentimental tosh.Since when did the 12 (13?) days of Christmas start BEFORE Christmas??Final straw, all the Christian preaching at the end. Ugh.I see now why it wasn't published in the UK.

元宣教師であり、現在も熱心なキリスト教信者である作者らしい作品である。　「クリスマスの１２日」という、１６世紀ころから歌われ始めたクリスマスキャロルがある。キリストの降誕を待ちわびる１２日間のことで、この１２日間、毎日「愛しの人（一般的に「神様」を指していると言われている）が〇〇を届けてくれた」という数え歌になっている。そこに、作者が勝手に面白おかしく、どういういきさつでそれを届けてくれたのかを逸話にしたのがこの小説と言える。それぞれの逸話は意表を突く面白さがあり、それ自体が読者、特に子供たちの興味をそそるものになっている。ところが１２目の１２月２５日が過ぎると、もうクリスマスの意義を忘れてしまう。そこで作者はこの小説で登場人物に、１３日目に当たる２６日は改めてイエス・キリストを考える大事な日だと言わせている。　主人公の少女はがんを患っていて、その彼女を励まそうと、近所に住む老未亡人のアイデアで誰かが１３日間贈り物を届ける。少女は回復するが、老未亡人は同じく病気になり亡くなる。この二人の心温まる友情物語は胸を打つ。この小説は子供向けに向けて書かれたと思われ、若い読者を惹きつけるものとなっている。