My True Love Gave to Me: Valentine's Edition - Hardcover
This beautiful collection features twelve gorgeously romantic stories, by some of the most talented and exciting YA authors writing today. The stories are filled with the magic of first love.
Includes:
Ally Carter
Holly Black
Laini Taylor
Rainbow Rowell
Matt de la Peña
David Levithan
Stephanie Perkins
Kiersten White
Kelly Link
Jenny Han
Gayle Forman
Myra McEntire
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
"Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be." --"RT Book Review", 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"
"Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal." --"Kirkus" (starred review)
"Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be." --"RT Book Review," 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"
Book Description:
"Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal." --"Kirkus" (starred review)
"Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be." --"RT Book Review," 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"
"Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal." --"Kirkus" (starred review)
"There's no shortage of cozy setups for holiday romance in this captivating collection of short stories...a rare seasonal treat." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"Holiday canoodling stories by twelve of the top YA authors? It's a Christmas miracle! This is the substantive stuff of dream stockings: a rollicking, blush-inducing, memorable holiday collection of breezy, bite-sized stories perfect a snug evening next to the fire." --"Booklist" (starred review)
"Never mind the winter holidays; booktalk this title all year round." --"School Library Journal" (starred review)
"Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be." --"RT Book Review," 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"
"This collection of holiday stories reminds readers that while the season can be painful, it's also a time of hope. It's a marvelous collection, certain to earn a treasured spot on many Y.A. shelves." --"The New York Times Book Review
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""My True Love Gave to Me" is a plummy treat... Its best stories are worth savoring long past the seasonal expiration date and even beyond the teen years." --"The Washington Post
""Satisfying and just sweet enough, like a good Christmas cookie, this will obviously appeal to those readers who get out the holiday decorations the day after Halloween, and it may even convert a Scrooge or two." --"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal. "Kirkus (starred review)"
There's no shortage of cozy setups for holiday romance in this captivating collection of short stories a rare seasonal treat. "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"
Holiday canoodling stories by twelve of the top YA authors? It's a Christmas miracle! This is the substantive stuff of dream stockings: a rollicking, blush-inducing, memorable holiday collection of breezy, bite-sized stories perfect a snug evening next to the fire. "Booklist (starred review)"
Never mind the winter holidays; booktalk this title all year round. "School Library Journal (starred review)"
Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be. "RT Book Review, 4.5 stars, "Top Pick""
This collection of holiday stories reminds readers that while the season can be painful, it's also a time of hope. It's a marvelous collection, certain to earn a treasured spot on many Y.A. shelves. "The New York Times Book Review"
"My True Love Gave to Me" is a plummy treat Its best stories are worth savoring long past the seasonal expiration date and even beyond the teen years. "The Washington Post"
Satisfying and just sweet enough, like a good Christmas cookie, this will obviously appeal to those readers who get out the holiday decorations the day after Halloween, and it may even convert a Scrooge or two. "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""
Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal. Kirkus (starred review)
There's no shortage of cozy setups for holiday romance in this captivating collection of short stories a rare seasonal treat. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Holiday canoodling stories by twelve of the top YA authors? It's a Christmas miracle! This is the substantive stuff of dream stockings: a rollicking, blush-inducing, memorable holiday collection of breezy, bite-sized stories perfect a snug evening next to the fire. Booklist (starred review)
Never mind the winter holidays; booktalk this title all year round. School Library Journal (starred review)
Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be. RT Book Review, 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"
This collection of holiday stories reminds readers that while the season can be painful, it's also a time of hope. It's a marvelous collection, certain to earn a treasured spot on many Y.A. shelves. The New York Times Book Review
My True Love Gave to Me is a plummy treat Its best stories are worth savoring long past the seasonal expiration date and even beyond the teen years. The Washington Post
Satisfying and just sweet enough, like a good Christmas cookie, this will obviously appeal to those readers who get out the holiday decorations the day after Halloween, and it may even convert a Scrooge or two. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
""Rich language and careful, efficient character development make the collection an absorbing and sophisticated read, each story surprisingly fresh despite the constraints of a shared theme. It's that rarest of short story collections: There's not a single lump of coal." --Kirkus (starred review)
"There's no shortage of cozy setups for holiday romance in this captivating collection of short stories...a rare seasonal treat." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Holiday canoodling stories by twelve of the top YA authors? It's a Christmas miracle! This is the substantive stuff of dream stockings: a rollicking, blush-inducing, memorable holiday collection of breezy, bite-sized stories perfect a snug evening next to the fire." --Booklist (starred review)
"Never mind the winter holidays; booktalk this title all year round." --School Library Journal (starred review)
"Stunning and diverse, this holiday anthology is pure magic. This is what all anthologies should aspire to be." --RT Book Review, 4.5 stars, "Top Pick"
"This collection of holiday stories reminds readers that while the season can be painful, it's also a time of hope. It's a marvelous collection, certain to earn a treasured spot on many Y.A. shelves." --The New York Times Book Review
"My True Love Gave to Me is a plummy treat... Its best stories are worth savoring long past the seasonal expiration date and even beyond the teen years." --The Washington Post
"Satisfying and just sweet enough, like a good Christmas cookie, this will obviously appeal to those readers who get out the holiday decorations the day after Halloween, and it may even convert a Scrooge or two." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
A Valentine's edition of this collection of joyful festive stories that will keep you warm during the cold winter months
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- PublisherMacmillan Children's Books
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1447281276
- ISBN 13 9781447281276
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages400
- EditorPerkins Stephanie
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