ABCD Diaries
2010 Holiday Gift Guide:
Everyone
The Christmas Giftby R. William Bennett
Product Details:
Hardcover: 152 pages
Publisher: Burgess Adams; 2nd edition (September 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 098256063X
ISBN-13: 978-0982560631
Product Description:
"Every school has its legend; Ben Jackson was Maple Grove Elementary's. He has been held back five years in a row; he was exposed to nuclear radiation as a child; he was raised in the woods by bears. So went the many assessments of Ben Jackson by his sixth-grade peers. Over-sized and under-niced , Ben was the school bully. As the school year begins, new student Scott stands up to Ben, and as a result, becomes Ben s new daily target. From the annoying comments to the humiliating pranks, Ben assures a day doesn't pass without making Scott's life miserable. But in this story of forgiveness, tolerance, and unconditional love, both Scott and Ben make a remarkable transformation that will leave you with a fresh understanding of the meaning of Christmas in your life."
"Every school has its legend; Ben Jackson was Maple Grove Elementary's. He has been held back five years in a row; he was exposed to nuclear radiation as a child; he was raised in the woods by bears. So went the many assessments of Ben Jackson by his sixth-grade peers. Over-sized and under-niced , Ben was the school bully. As the school year begins, new student Scott stands up to Ben, and as a result, becomes Ben s new daily target. From the annoying comments to the humiliating pranks, Ben assures a day doesn't pass without making Scott's life miserable. But in this story of forgiveness, tolerance, and unconditional love, both Scott and Ben make a remarkable transformation that will leave you with a fresh understanding of the meaning of Christmas in your life."
What we thought: This book is truly heartwarming and heart wrenching at the same time. I promise, this book will change your outlook and how you treat others. The Christmas Gift delivers an incredible message that we all need to hear. The book is a very quick read, but the message is profound. This book would be the perfect gift for any adult or teen on your gift list this year:) ABCD Diaries gives The Christmas Gift an A+!
Buy It: Find this amazingly touching book at your favorite book seller!
Disclosure: ABCD Diaries was given a copy of this book for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone.
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