Mary's Son

Mary's Son: A Tale Of Christmas by Darryl Nyznyk

About The Book:

Eleven-year-old Sarah Stone is lonely in a mansion amidst butlers, nannies, housekeepers, and a father who is too busy for her. She is angry at the world. On the other side of town, in a slum called the "Sink," Jared Roberts and his gang barely survive broken families and a hardscrabble existence. Jared, too, is angry, and intends to do something about it. He eyes Sarah's mansion for a pre-Christmas burglary that will show the world who he really is. Into this mix comes a mysterious little man named Nicholas, who intrigues, yet scares, Sarah and Jared. Against incredible doubt and cynicism, Nicholas tries to guide the two youths away from their anger and the suffering that will follow, only to realize he can not move them. Finally, he whisks them to another time and place where a Christmas long ago teaches them the true meaning of life in a way they never imagined. "Mary's Son" is a modern tale of the fears and passions of youth overcome by the wonder of the real Christmas story. 

My Thoughts:

I love Christmastime and Christmas stories, so naturally I loved this book. I read it in only a few hours, as I was hooked, and Callan was off at preschool, so I had some "me" time. It reminded me slightly of the Scrooged story, or something similar, with the kids not really being grateful for what they have, and Nicholas coming to them, sort of like one of the three spirits in Scrooged, and guiding them to find their way and realize the true meaning of Christmas.

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I received a complimentary review copy of this book from PR By The Book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.