Let It Snow

angelay - Part of this book is written by one of my favorite authors, John Green. I have read most of his books from Looking For Alaska to An Abundance of Katherines, but I have to say that this book is the best. First of all, it sets a cheerful holiday spirit, which I really like, but then the holidays quickly turn into a disaster after a girl's parents are arrested. The girl decides to do something that will change the lives of several people forever. There are three stories in total. What I liked about the first one is how the protagonist keeps underestimating herself like most of us do, and she pities herself (which most of us also do at times.) For the second one, I really enjoyed the way the protagonist narrates the story, and how he's so blind about his best friend having a crush on him. The third one was a final conclusion to the story, which is how everything ends on a good note on the holidays. Personally, I think it's brilliant how these stories entwine and connect, this style is kind of like the one used in Will Grayson, Will Grayson. I totally recommend this book if you love Will Grayson, Will Grayson!!!!

October 1, 2008
Gr 9 Up-What do a Christmas Eve snowstorm, 14 perky cheerleaders, a Waffle House, and a guy covered in tin foil have in common? Answer: these romantic holiday stories. Through an interconnected cast of characters set in one small Southern town, each author reveals a serendipitous night in the life of a particular teen. In Johnsons Jubilee Express, level-headed Jubilee experiences a traumatic day during which her parents get arrested, her train gets stuck in the snow, and she breaks up with her boyfriend, but in the end finds a new love. Green deftly portrays the teen male perspective with humor and wit in his Cheertastic Christmas Miracle, which starts with an urgent quest for cheerleaders and ends with an eye-opening experience of finding true love right before ones eyes. In Myracles Patron Saint of Pigs, while agonizing over the pain of a recent breakup, Addie learns about herself and gains respect for relationships at the same time. Tender without being mushy, these carefully crafted stories of believable teen love will leave readers warm inside for the holidays."Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library"

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November 1, 2008
Three top authors of teen fiction join forces for a collection of linked novellas set in the same small town in North Carolina on Christmas Eve. During the worst blizzard in 50 years, a packed train gets stuck in the snow, and teens from the train interact with teens from the town in ways both hilarious and romantic. In Johnson's "The Jubilee Express, " a 16-year-old passenger named Jubilee meets Stuart, who takes her home to his family and convinces her that she needs a better boyfriend than the one she left at home. Green's offering is "A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle, " narrated by Tobin, who struggles with his buddies through the snow so they can meet 14 stranded cheerleaders. Myracle contributes "The Patron Saint of Pigs, " about a local girl named Addie who has just broken up with her boyfriend. The conclusion ties up the plot strands from all three stories, with all the main characters enjoying coffee at Starbucks on Christmas night. Contemporary culture, humorous romantic developments and strong characters enhance this collaborative effort. (Fiction. 11-16)

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September 15, 2008
In this charming trio of interconnected novellas, a massive snowstorm on Christmas Eve acts as a catalyst for romance in the lives of three teens. In Maureen Johnsons tale, Jubilee Express, after Jubilees train becomes snowbound, she seeks shelter at a nearby Waffle House, along with a squad of hyper cheerleaders. In John Greens story, A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle, a guy summons three friends to the Waffle House, where the combination of cheerleaders and cheesy waffles prompts big realizations. Finally, in Lauren Myracles entry, Patron Saint of Pigs, self-absorbed Addie atones for cheating on her boyfriend (who was stuck on Jubilees train) by proving she can be an angel for someone else, even if that someone is only a pet pig. Johnsons playfulness, Greens banter, and Myracles sincerity mesh well here, resulting in a collection that is imbued with optimism and warmth. The plotting is tight, and each end loosed by one author is tied up by another like a bright Christmas bow. A delightful read any time of the year.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)