Urban, Linda. Talk Santa to Me. Atheneum Books, 2022. 978-1-534-47883-1. 280 p. $20.99. Grades 7-12.

Francie who was born with the name Frankincense, has worked in her family’s Holiday Shop since the day she was born…in fact she was born in the indoor-outdoor stable at the shop. Her family is all about Christmas. In this delightful story, Francie is put to the test when she discovers there may be an attempt to sabotage her family’s business, and it may be an internal job. Along the way she finds love, friendship, and the true meaning of Christmas.

THOUGHTS: This is a super cute Christmas story filled with love, friendship, and Christmas spirit.

Realistic Fiction  Victoria Dziewulski, Plum Borough SD
Holidays – Christmas