About this book:
“Little did nine year-old Holly know that her Grandmother would tell a story that would sweep her back in time to a special Christmas during the Great Depression when her Grandmother, Eleanor Jo, was a little girl. Eleanor Jo was eagerly awaiting her favorite time of year...Christmas! She knew times were financially hard for her family, but she was looking forward to all the treats, singing, and yes, the presents! Join Eleanor Jo as she discovers the true meaning of Christmas and experiences a Christmas family miracle that will impact generations to come.”
Series: While considered Book #7 in “The Eleanor” series, it is actually a bonus book and best read at least before Book #5. Reviews of Book #1 Here, Book #2 Here, Book #3 Here, Book #4 Here, and Book #6 Here!
Spiritual Content- Set during Christmas; Many Scriptures are read, mentioned, & quoted (including Luke 2:1-20 in the story and in bonus content at the end); Many Prayers; Church going, Being in a church Christmas play, & Singing Hymns; Many talks about God, Jesus, Christmas, Jesus being the best gift, & Jesus dying on the cross for our sins; 'H's are capital when referring to God and Jesus; Eleanor Jo’s father tells her and her sister about Jesus dying on the cross for them & they both want to ask Jesus to live in their hearts (and he leads them into a prayer); In bonus content at the end, there is a pray shared to ask Jesus into your heart; All about & Many mentions of the first Christmas, Baby Jesus, & others in the Bible; Mentions of those & events in the Bible; Mentions of prayers, praying, blessings over food, & praising God; Mentions of churches, church going, services, a pastor, a church Christmas play, & hymns; Mentions of nativity sets; Mentions of angels & Heaven; Mentions of blessings & being blessed; A mention of a miracle;
*Note: Eleanor Jo asks her father if the window display is magic, but he explains that while it looks like magic, the items run on tracks; Mentions of Santa, his workshop, & elves.
Negative Content- A couple mentions of the Great Depression; A couple mentions of a break-in; A couple mentions of jealousy;
*Note: Holly Marie is told about how her family almost lost her before she was born and how the doctors were afraid she wouldn’t make it, but they all prayed and received her as a miracle blessing; Eleanor Jo and her family go to Neiman Marcus to look at the Christmas windows; A couple mentions of Shirley Temple & a Raggedy Ann doll; A mention of a car brand.
Sexual Content- N/A.
-Holly Marie, age 8
-Eleanor Jo Bozeman, age 8
P.O.V. switches between them (Holly Marie in Prologue & Epilogue only)
Set in present day (prologue & epilogue) & 1939
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My personal Rating-
What a precious Christmas story! This book fully featured the wonder of Christmas, but also the true meaning of Christmas and that the best gift we will ever receive is Jesus! This series has been so delightful and filled with faith content, strong Christian values, and also good lessons and characteristics for girls to learn.
See y’all on Friday with a new review!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
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