Set during a massive Christmas Eve blizzard in Graceton, North Carolina, this collection features three interconnected stories that follow teenagers navigating a frozen town. Jubilee Dougal strands herself after a train derailment, eventually finding warmth at a Waffle House and a local home. Meanwhile, a group of friends braves the hazardous roads to reach that same restaurant, and another young woman attempts to rectify a mistake involving a pig and a local pet store. Each narrative involves characters overcoming physical obstacles created by the storm to resolve romantic tensions and friendship conflicts.
This book is for readers of teen fiction who enjoy holiday settings and narratives where separate lives overlap through chance encounters. Young adults read it for the cozy atmosphere and the focus on first relationships and social dynamics. Those who pick it up walk away with a lighthearted perspective on how unexpected disruptions to tradition can force people to confront their feelings. It appeals specifically to individuals looking for a festive, winter-themed anthology that emphasizes the chaotic reality of teenage life during a minor natural disaster.
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
