{"product_id":"the-12-dares-of-christa-a-christmas-holiday-book-for-kids-isbn-9780062416186","title":"The 12 Dares of Christa: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Inspiring, cozy, and full of heart!” —Lisa Greenwald, author of \u003ci\u003e11 Before 12\u003c\/i\u003e and the Pink \u0026amp; Green series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thirteen-year-old girl spends her first holiday away from home completing a heartwarming scavenger hunt that takes her across Europe in \u003ci\u003e12 Dares of Christa\u003c\/i\u003e, a feel-good middle grade contemporary novel from Marissa Burt, author of \u003ci\u003eStorybound\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrista is a holiday junkie. What’s not to love? There’s decorations! Gifts! Caroling with friends! But thanks to her parents’ recent separation, Christa’s favorite time of year is now filled with the heartache of coping with change. And when her mom announces that she’s taking her on a mother-daughter trip to Europe over winter vacation, Christa knows she should be excited. She just can’t imagine spending the yuletide season without her dad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, waiting at her hotel in Italy is a special package from her father: the first of twelve dares that take Christa to landmarks in three beautiful countries. This European adventure will introduce her to new friends and a first crush, and show her that hope is alive in the strangest of places. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFunny, genuine, and feel-good to the core, \u003ci\u003eThe 12 Dares of Christa\u003c\/i\u003e is one fa-la-la-filled journey that fans of Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald will love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect Christmas story about finding your way after a divorce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilled with the joy of a European adventure and the wonder of a first crush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA delightful holiday gift for readers who love friendship stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | contemporary;tween;christmas;scavenger hunt | \u003cp\u003e“Dare you to try to put this fabulous book down!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeather Vogel Frederick, author of the Mother-Daughter Book Club series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR STORY’S END: “Hits the ground running. There are a lot of compelling plotlines, and the book ends with an all-out bang.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR STORYBOUND: “An appealing fantasy. Strong writing and interesting characters make Una’s journey enjoyable, and the overall result will have readers on the lookout for the planned sequel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A richly imagined world. Readers will enjoy the mind-bending fun of puzzling together small details.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers who love fantasy may see an opportunity to snuggle up with a cup of cocoa and unravel the plot, which twists and turns in on itself, with happy surprises.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With its unique twist (her roommate, for example, is a snooty Snow White), Una’s adventures should charm those who enjoy fairy-tale reboots, and the cliff-hanger ending could ensure demand for a sequel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Inspiring, cozy and full of heart—\u003cem\u003eThe 12 Dares of Christa\u003c\/em\u003e is absolutely lovely!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Greenwald, author of 11 Before 12 and the Pink \u0026amp; Green series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR A SLIVER OF STARDUST: “Burt employs highly descriptive world building and plenty of action.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I dare you not to love this heartfelt and funny book!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJenny Lundquist, author of The Charming Life of Izzy Malone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888325062885,"sku":"NP9780062416186","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062416186.jpg?v=1730228836","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-12-dares-of-christa-a-christmas-holiday-book-for-kids-isbn-9780062416186","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}