The Special Guest: A Christmas Story

By Lee W. Allen and Donna Allen

Book Overview

The holiday season has arrived, and Richmond is bustling with activity. But for the Reids, this Christmas marks the first anniversary of the accident that changed their lives forever. Sixteen-year-old Scott Reid is working Christmas weekend when he meets an elderly man dressed in clothes as outdated his automobile. The stranger explains he was passing through when his car broke down. Realizing the man is stranded, Scott invites him home to spend Christmas with his family.

Soon after the guest arrives, unexpected things begin to happen, leaving the Reids to wonder if something more than coincidence has brought this stranger to their home. Then, on Christmas morning they discover who their special guest really is. What they learn may be the most wondrous part of all ....

The Special Guest is the heartwarming story of a family who learns of a plan greater than themselves. The timeless truths of this book make it a reading delight for both young and old- touching us all with the sentiments that make Christmas so special.

Now with this Special 30th Anniversary Edition, Lee has expanded the story, making it even more appealing and engaging for all audiences. Readers will love the surprise ending...

Visit https: //thespecialguestchristmas.com/ for all special editions, updates, and collaborations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1662964757
• ISBN13: 9781662964756
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Inspira Books Publishing LLC
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

This review refers to the audiobook

I wish I would have had the chance before Christmas to play these tapes to my religion classes. Contained within the magical story is a powerful and very important message about forgiveness and freeing oneself of bitterness and resentment. George S. Irving has a delightfully booming James-Earl-Jones-style voice that it felt as if Santa, or even God himself, was the storyteller - his inflections and animations were highly effective! In the tradition of classics such as It's A Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol, The Special Guest is an outstanding, well-presented story. The characters are unselfishly giving, in stark contrast to the self-centered society most of us live in today. The Law of Reciprocity is wonderfully illustrated: when one reaches out to others, they too will be reached out to. We get out of life what we put into it, and Christmas is the perfect time to remind us of what Christianity and the miracle of Christmas is all about!

Good Book for Everyone

I teach a class of 5th and 6th graders. This book was brought to my attention by one of my students. I used it as a read aloud to the class. It was a great Christmas story to send them off to their winter vacation. While there were several Christian references and examples, they were not overbearing to distract from the story's use in a public school. The story was predictible, but it has several lessons including forgiveness, giving to others, kindness, etc. It makes for a good famiy/school tradition.

A Special Holiday Story!

A wonderful short story with a very special message. Even though some of the story line is predictable it still has some twists and turns. This is a good book to share with all family members young and old!