Secret Santa

By Anne Osborn Poelman

Book Overview

Christmas in 1933 looks to be anything but merry for many families. As the Great Depression grinds on, work, cash, and hope become scarce commodities. Hendrik and Sarah van Sloten have come to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573457922
• ISBN13: 9781573457927
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain
• Length: 153 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Pure magic....the best of Christmas

It is getting close to Christmas and Tom Van Sloaten is getting discouraged. His father has not been getting work. As a matter of fact, his father's health seems to be getting worse, and with the country in the midst of the the depression, it looks like a grim holiday season. Of course his younger sister who also goes to the same high school seems unaware of the strain on the family, she is only aware of her own social agenda. And the younger brothers and sisters are looking forward to Sants's visit. In this bittersweet Christmas story Anne Osborn Poelman weaves a Christmas story for all ages. Tom struggles with the desires of his heart and the expectations of those around him and looks for the true meaning of Christmas. Others around him also are looking for their own meanings of Christmas. This is a tender story that does not dissappoint and does not strike a single false note. This is based on an experience from the author's family's history. A delightful story that will be enjoyed over and over.

A wonderful Christmas story

This is the perfect book to start your holiday season. A wonderful story of a struggling family during the Great Depression and the generosity of the eldest child in creating a memorable Christmas. The characters are well developed. Short enough to read in a series to your family. This is what "family values" mean to me. Merry Christmas.

A Completely Objective Review by Your Second Favorite Archit

Thanks for the book, Anne. I haven't finished yet but it's great. I recommend it to families looking for a good christmas story.Peace, Van.