What Child is This?, Caroline B. Cooney
What Child is This?, Caroline B. Cooney
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What Child is This?
A Christmas Story

Author: Caroline B. Cooney

Narrator: Ed Sala

Unabridged: 3 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 01/17/2014


Synopsis

Christmas is coming and everyone around 16-year-old Liz Kitchell is busy with preparations. The big houses in her neighborhood are shimmering inside and out with luxurious decorations. And her parents are trying to impress all their friends with extravagant parties and expensive gifts. But Liz feels empty inside. In her English class, her group has to write a composition: How do you get what you want for Christmas? While Liz and her classmates write jokes, she wonders-what is the real reason for the celebration? As Liz begins to reach out to others who are hurting, she discovers the true joy of the season. Best-selling author for young adults, Caroline B. Cooney pens a memorable story about a modern Christmas miracle. Ed Sala's heartwarming narration will inspire you to believe in the power of love and hope for the impossible.

About Caroline B. Cooney

Caroline B. Cooney is the bestselling author of teen suspense, mystery, and romance novels that have sold over 15 million copies worldwide, including The Face on the Milk Carton.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla

Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light A little girl in foster care puts a wish on a tree for a family. Caroline B. Cooney tells us Katie's story along with that of many others in the little town. There is an older boy in Katie's foster home named Matt. He has so much hurt and rage ins......more

Goodreads review by Melissa

“What Child is This” is an adorable Christmas story. The story alternates chapters between three 16 year old teens. Liz’s family is going all out this year for Christmas, but seems to have lost the true meaning after the death of her niece. Tack’s father runs the local inn and “fancy restaurant”. H......more

Goodreads review by Sheila

2.5 stars. The ending was good, but the rest of the book was depressing.......more