Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Lisa Kleypas |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Series | Friday Harbor |
| Genre | Contemporary romance |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
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Publication date
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2010 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 224 (1st edition) |
| ISBN | 0-312-60586-2 |
| Followed by | Rainshadow Road |
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor is a heartwarming book by Lisa Kleypas. It was published in 2010. This story is the first in her exciting Friday Harbor series. The series is all about the interesting Nolan family. This book was even made into a movie! It became a 2012 Hallmark Hall of Fame Film called Christmas with Holly.
What is the Story About?
The story takes place in a lovely town called Friday Harbor. It starts with a special letter. Six-year-old Holly Nolan writes to Santa Claus. She asks for a mother for Christmas.
Holly's mom, Victoria Nolan, has passed away. So, Holly now lives with her uncle, Mark Nolan. After her mom's death, Holly stops talking. But then she meets Maggie Conroy. Maggie owns a fun toy store. Holly and Maggie quickly become friends. Holly even starts talking again!
Mark learns about Holly's Christmas wish. He feels he needs to find a mother for her. Mark likes Maggie, and Maggie likes him too. But Maggie is a widow. She worries she can't give enough to someone new. The book follows their journey. It shows how Maggie and Mark's relationship grows. It also shows their special bond with Holly. The story builds up to a magical Christmas Eve.
Who are the Main Characters?
- Maggie (Norris) Conroy: She owns a toy store called the Magic Mirror. Maggie lost her husband, Eddie, to cancer two years ago.
- Mark Nolan: He is Holly's uncle and her legal guardian. Mark owns a business that roasts coffee. He is dating Shelby Daniels.
- Holly Nolan: She is six years old. Holly stopped talking after her mother died. All she wants for Christmas is a mother.
- Sam Nolan: He is Mark's brother. Sam helps Mark take care of Holly at his home, Rainshadow Vineyard.
- Alex Nolan: He is Mark and Sam's other brother. Alex works in real estate. He is married to Darcy, but they decide to get a divorce.
- Victoria Nolan: She was Holly's mother. Victoria passed away in a car accident. She raised Holly by herself.
- Shelby Daniels: She is an interior decorator. Shelby lives in Seattle. She is Mark Nolan's girlfriend.
