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The Mitford Snowmen  
Author: Jan Karon
ISBN: 0670030198
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
   Book Review


From Publishers Weekly
Karon draws readers into a cozy Mitford short story centered around the town's familiar and beloved eccentrics. The plot is as fluffy as the snow falling outside the Main Street Grill, but this hardly matters; readers will find what they are looking for in the warmth of Mitford's imaginary setting. (Where else but Mitford could an entire town spontaneously stop its workday activities for an impromptu snowman-building contest?) Karon's trademark humor is much in evidence here, though the usual themes of personal faith are surprisingly absent; since this is a Christmas story, that lacuna is a bit disappointing. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
It's Christmastime in Mitford, and everyone's favorite characters are filled with holiday spirit. In The Mitford Snowmen, a swirling snowfall brings them to Main Street for a snowman-building contest complete with doughnuts, hot chocolate, and contagious good cheer. A charming small trim size and enchanting four-color illustrations make this the perfect way to visit Mitford—and gather a heart full of Christmas joy.




The Mitford Snowmen

FROM OUR EDITORS

It￯﾿ᄑs Yuletide in Mitford, and the big news in town is the First Annual Snowman Jubilee. Father Tim and Uncle Billy have teamed up on an entry they think is a shoe-in, but they face some tough competition from Percy and J.C. With everyone so busy trying to win, will they ever remember the true meaning of the holiday?

The charming, small-format, illustrated gift edition will be a special treat for every Mitford fan, both at Christmas and throughout the year.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

It's Christmastime in Mitford, and everyone's favorite characters are filled with holiday spirit. In The Mitford Snowmen, a swirling snowfall brings them to Main Street for a snowman-building contest complete with doughnuts, hot chocolate, and contagious good cheer. A charming small trim size and enchanting four-color illustrations make this the perfect way to visit Mitford—and gather a heart full of Christmas joy.

FROM THE CRITICS

Wall Street Journal

...although [Ms. Karon's] books are full of wry humor, she is serious about providing...[an] alternative to the "murder and mayhem" that dominate mass culture.

Publishers Weekly

Karon draws readers into a cozy Mitford short story centered around the town's familiar and beloved eccentrics. The plot is as fluffy as the snow falling outside the Main Street Grill, but this hardly matters; readers will find what they are looking for in the warmth of Mitford's imaginary setting. (Where else but Mitford could an entire town spontaneously stop its workday activities for an impromptu snowman-building contest?) Karon's trademark humor is much in evidence here, though the usual themes of personal faith are surprisingly absent; since this is a Christmas story, that lacuna is a bit disappointing. (Oct. 1) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

     



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