Publication Date: March 2025
Blurb:
December normally brings joy to Elita Brown’s heart with the coziness of winter and the anticipation of Christmas. But when Elita compares her life to others, her best friends seem to have it so much better. Margo hosts a fancy holiday dinner party; Joy discovers a hibernating bear on her family’s property, and Stephen shares his love of football with Joy. Even her little sister Cally has a seemingly perfect life with a special role in The Nutcracker. Every day, Elita grows more and more jealous.
To make matters worse, the principal of Siler Middle School insists on a school-wide speech competition. Can Elita get over her fear of public speaking? How can her jealous heart heal? And where is her mentor Mrs. Burgley when she needs her most of all?
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a second in the series story about Elita, who discovers the secret to savoring the good gifts all around her through the wisdom revealed in nature and a loving spiritual mentor.
Content Warnings:
Language: None
Sexual Content: Closed Door – Elita has a crush on a boy and experiences jealousy towards other girls who like him too
Violence: None
Substance Use: None
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: This book contains Christian themes throughout
Other Topics: None
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