I needed tissues again--from happiness this time. This is one of the most heart warming stories I've read in a while, one that I can see myself reading again and again. There are quite a few twists and turns as the story of Marissa, a young crippled girl who lives in a not very good foster home, dreams of a better life and brings joy where ever she goes in spite of how she has to lives.
It is no wonder that Savannah takes this child under her wing. What is surprising is how Raggs, the resident kleptomaniac cat takes to her. Marissa is kidnapped just before Christmas Eve--can they find her? You will be surprised at who ultimately does! Once back in Savannah's house more Christmas miracles occur!
The ending embodies the spirit of the holiday season and is when you will need that tissue box!!
About the Book: (from Amazon)
A spellbinding story of love, hope, and a child’s innocent Christmas dreams. When Savannah Ivey agrees to teach photography to a group of at-risk children, she doesn’t expect a sweet-spirited little crippled girl to steal her heart and become an important part of her family. Even Rags, the kleptomaniac cat, is captivated by the child named Marissa. When she goes missing, everyone, including Rags, experiences the pain of loss.
Detective Craig Sledge fears that Marissa’s unscrupulous, non-custodial father may be behind her disappearance and the search escalates into high gear. When even a pack of rescue dogs can’t find the child, the detective turns to Rags and everyone prays for a Christmas miracle. Can Rags succeed where the others have failed?
While this story involves some intense drama, it will also make you smile and even laugh out loud. Bring out the tissues for the beautiful ending. A Picture-Purrfect Christmas is one of those feel-good holiday stories you’ll want to read over and over again.
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About the Author: (from Amazon)
There is a comprehensive biography of Patricia Fry which can be viewed here. This is one interesting woman!
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My mother in law loves pet books like this. I think I might get her a copy of this for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a lovely review. Just wanted your followers to know that this book is the first one of the Klepto Cat Mystery series to come out in both print and formatted for your Kindle at the same time. Happy Holidays everyone.
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This sounds like an interesting read. I would love to read this.
ReplyDeleteGreat holiday read. Thank you for creating curiosity for delving into the whole story.
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet sounding book. I'm not much of a reader but I think this would be interesting
ReplyDeletewith the holidays coming up, it sounds great
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book! It will make a great gift for my nieces.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great review. I love anything with kitty as a subject matter!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a sweet little read. I love books that warm your heart especially around Christmas time.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a sweet story. Thank you for the review.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great review, thanks so much for letting us know about it! I definitely have to pick this one up to read.
ReplyDeleteI love reading books about Christmas to help me get into the Christmas spirit. This one looks like a great one. I'll be sure and have my tissue nearby.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a nice holiday book. Do you think this would be a good book to read to elementary students?
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it would be a good read! I am always looking for new books to read.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like my kind of book. I look forward to reading it and following along with the Klepto Cat Mystery series.
ReplyDeleteI love a good Christmas story. Especially if it involves a pet. This sounds like something I would love to read.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really heartwarming little Christmas story. I love that it involves cats! I will have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteThat really does sound like a wonderful book. I love how sweet it is.
ReplyDeleteLooking for some books for my winter reading list and this is a genre that I have not ventured into too much, might have a look.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that this book had such a heartwarming effect on you. It's nice to read books like these from time to time.
ReplyDeleteI have a love/hate relationship with books that make me cry. I always feel so silly when I start crying over one of them.
ReplyDeleteI love books that make me emotional and really feel. This sounds like a great read. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I felt emotional just reading your review! That poor child, in that "not soo good" foster home :-( Glad it ends up being a feel good book though. I could use one of those on my reading list!
ReplyDeleteI really miss reading and want to get back to doing so. This book sounds like one I would love to read.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect this coming holiday Christmas, I love reading wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteI put it in my queue for my Kindle Unlimited books. Looking forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteOh this looks so good! I am a huge book fanatic and this is just the stuff I love to read! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely book. I love dramatic books like this one. :)
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