Holiday Treasure Stories

"Holiday Treasure Stories" is a Scripture-based adventure through each holiday.

Brighten the season with tales from the master of Christmastime fiction. Most famous in the realm of holiday literature for his 1843 publication, A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens was in fact a prolific writer in the yuletide genre and a great contributor to many now-prevalent traditions of the holiday itself. In the year following the release of A Christmas Carol, Dickens released The Chimes: A Christmas Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In. This story combined his usual sympathy for the poor with the notion that we must always strive to live in nobler ways. In 1845 came The Cricket on the Hearth, a novella that, in its time, surpassed even A Christmas Carol in popularity for stage productions. The years 1846 and 1848 respectively saw published The Battle of Life and The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain. Given this wealth of Christmas-themed works, it is no wonder that Dickens is sometime referred to as “the man who invented Christmas.” Perfect for both fans of Dickens’ work and those who just find special pleasure in the holiday spirit, these five Christmas stories are now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, providing a chic, inexpensive introduction to timeless tales.

In Clear River, Nebraska, in 1947, the real meaning of Thanksgiving is friendship and forgiveness—can the holiday end an ancient feud between Addie’s father and his nemesis? Eleven-year-old Addie and her best friend, Carla Mae, are looking forward to Thanksgiving in their small hometown. When the girls make their annual bike ride into the country to pick cattails, milkweed pods, thistles, and gold leaves for their autumn bouquets, they find themselves near Old Man Rehnquist’s farm. Mr. Rehnquist and Addie’s father became archenemies years ago during a feud over a pond that her dad dug for the farmer. At school, Addie and Carla are taught that Thanksgiving is a time for fellowship, and Addie has a great idea. She’ll invite Mr. Rehnquist to Thanksgiving dinner! Will her dad and the grumpy old man be able to bury the hatchet—or will Thanksgiving be the start of a new war between the neighbors? Can the real meaning of Thanksgiving win out?

Mega wealthy Tanner Storm has it all - great looks, wealth, and nothing holding him down. Then, his father decides to play games with him and his siblings, handing him an apartment complex in downtown Seattle that Tanner wants nothing to do with.When the conditions of his father's terms ensure that he do something with this building or lose his inheritance, he at first thinks, so what. But, then it becomes a challenge that he has to accept, because he's never before backed down. He decides to tear down the building and start fresh with something far more appealing that will add to his already fat wallet. The only problem is that the residents don't want to leave, and under the contract with his father, he can't force them out. When he ends up before Judge Kragle from all the complaints made against him, the judge decides the best punishment for him will be two weeks of living in the very apartment complex he despises and two weeks of community service, playing Santa Claus at the mall. Perfect! This is not the Christmas of his dream. The plot thickens when he meets his neighbor, Kyla, and falls in instant lust. Will this turn out to be Tanner's secret angel, or will he forget all about her the minute he leaves? Enjoy this Anderson Christmas Novel from NYT Best Selling Author Melody Anne who wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and an even happier New Year.

A nostalgic look at Christmas in the mid-twentieth century.

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season and relax with "Christmas Treasures," a collection of stories that will touch your heart and ignite your imagination with the true spirit of Christmas. These six stories of love, sacrifice and genuine giving will make you want to reach out to those closest to you and share the sparkle of excitement and warmth that makes this the most cherished of holidays. There's never been a better time to revel in the pleasures of Christmas caroling, twinkling lights and mistletoe. So put away yesterdays "to do" list, grab a cup of eggnog, a box of tissues and let yourself be swept away into the wonderland of dreams. The stories you are about to read will bring new meaning to your holiday season and help you make it one of the most memorable you've ever experienced.

Create a holiday-themed treasure hunt in your own home with the ultimate activity book! Celebrate the holidays and start a new family tradition with Get a Clue: Holiday Treasure Hunt! Kids love a good treasure hunt, but not every child or parent has the time, patience, or skills to write out clues to hide around the house. Now they don’t need to! With pages filled with removable clues, multiple treasure hunt scenarios, and bonus scavenger hunts, this one book can provide hours of fun for the whole family members! SURPRISE!: A great way to build suspense for presents, revealing unexpected visitors, or even engagements for couples that are young at heart. Whatever you want to surprise someone with, these pre-written clues turn a simple gift into an adventure. FAMILY-BONDING ACTIVITY: Kids, parents, guardians, and friends of all ages can solve the clues for some imaginative play. UNPLUGGED FUN: The perfect rainy-day activity, kids will feel like adventurers in their own living rooms with this entertaining book that’s really a game. The extra blank clue slips provide even more creative fun with a DIY treasure hunt of your own design! CELEBRATE ALL YEAR: Featuring treasure hunts for Valentine’s Day, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, and Christmas, this one book will provide family fun throughout the year. PARTY GAMES: The perfect party game for the exhausted adult looking for short cuts in their party planning.