Christmas Jars

by Jason Wright

• ISBN10: 1590384814
• ISBN13: 9781590384817
• Publish Date: 17 October 2005
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Deseret Book Company
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 128
• Language: English

Reviews

[sstaley]

I picked this book up because I had the chance to watch and review the movie based on this book. It's funny how I meant to read this book for many years and never had the opportunity. I just read it today and it's a fast read of 122 pages in a small book. I love the idea behind the Christmas Jars of saving money in a jar all year long and giving it to someone in need at Christmas time. I think this could become a beautiful tradition for families.

In comparing the book and movie, I have to say I liked the movie better. There are major differences between them and I'm not going to say what they are because I like to keep my reviews spoiler feel. Let's just say that the movie has deeper character development and a happier ending while still staying true to the spirit of the novel. I did like this novel and I feel it is a great little book to read quickly during the busy Christmas season.

[readingwithwrin]

“I just think there is so little positive news out there, that we should showcase the good whenever we can...”


Hope had an unusual start to her life, but thanks to Louisa fighting for her every step of the way, she has a chance to do some amazing things.

Hope has always wanted to be a top headline report, and she has worked towards that since high school. Now with her mom gone, she is now focusing only on work it seems, and a tragedy ends up happening and she ends up getting a Jar full of money randomly.

She is determined to find out who it was and why they do it. She also finds other people that have received the jars as well and after a little questioning, she thinks she knows where they came from.

After meeting with the people and hearing the stories though, she has a tough decision to make and she's not sure she can handle it.



Overall this was a sweet Christmas story, that shows the goodness of children and how one small act can change multiple lives.


After my last Wright book, I was a little nervous to pick this one up, but it turned out to be so much better than I thought it would be. Now for next year to finally read the Wednesday Letters by Wright.