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Tumbleweed Christmas Kindle Edition

by Ninie Hammon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 176 ratings

A shell-shocked veteran. A shattered child. A Christmas miracle.

It’s Christmas in 1953 on the dusty High Plains of West Texas.

It was lonely enough out there before eleven-year-old Bonnie McGrath lost her mother. Now she aches for her daddy’s return from Korea to fill the emptiness that’s been carved out of her heart ever since Mama’s passing.

But the father who left Muleshoe, Texas, three years before has come home as somebody else. After nineteen months in a North Korean prisoner-of-war camp, Beau McGrath has lost the ability to love.

A New Mexican blizzard claims the county’s Christmas trees, and the loss is devastating. A symbol of all the good in Bonnie’s life that has been taken away and is now gone forever.

Beau must replace the trees, but his only solution takes him even farther away from his daughter.

Will the chasm between them grow wide enough that neither of them will ever be able to cross it again?

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    128 pages
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  3. Publication date
    November 30, 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077VQ38X4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sterling & Stone (November 30, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 176 ratings

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Ninie Hammon

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Ninie Hammon (rhymes with shiny, not skinny) grew up in Muleshoe, Texas, got a BA in English and theatre from Texas Tech University and snagged a job as a newspaper reporter. She didn't know a thing about journalism, but her editor said if she could write he could teach her the rest of it and if she couldn't write the rest of it didn't matter. She hung in there for a 25-year career as a journalist. As soon as she figured out that making up the facts was a whole lot more fun than reporting them, she turned to fiction and never looked back.

Ninie now writes suspense--every flavor except pistachio: psychological suspense, inspirational suspense, suspense thrillers, paranormal suspense, suspense mysteries.

In every book she keeps this promise to her Loyal Reader: "I will tell you a story in a distinctive voice you'll always recognize, about people as ordinary as you are--people who have been slammed by something they didn’t sign on for, and now they must fight for their lives. Then smack in the middle of their everyday worlds, those people encounter the unexplainable--and it's always the game-changer."

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Customers find this book heartwarming, with one mentioning it brings back childhood memories, and they appreciate how it takes them through the pain of loss and makes them cry at the end. The writing is enjoyable, with one customer noting the author's descriptive style, and customers find the characters very real. Customers describe it as a short read that's worth their time, and one review highlights how it packs many lessons into its pages.

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31 customers mention "Heartwarming story"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heartwarming story of this book, describing it as a natural tale that brings back childhood memories, with one customer highlighting its themes of loss and love.

"...a light on the essential goodness of most human beings, a seriously unexpected twist, and an ending you couldn't foresee Sound like Ninie to you?..." Read more

"...I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about family. It's a can't put it down book for sure." Read more

"This is a story of hope, despair, struggle and eventually redemption...." Read more

"...The writing was very enjoyable, and the flashbacks flowed beautifully with the present day. I loved the Texas descriptions!..." Read more

16 customers mention "Emotional content"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with several mentioning it brought tears to their eyes, particularly at the end. One customer describes it as a sweet story about loss and love.

"...I really enjoyed this book. It put me through a few emotions. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about family...." Read more

"...It was heartfelt and emotional and that ending... I had literal goosebumps and I teared up...." Read more

"...It was heartwarming and gave me a good cry at the end." Read more

"...I laughed, I cried and, as with all of Ninie’s books, I felt as if I was part of the story. The poignancy of the tale was what got me the most...." Read more

15 customers mention "Value for money"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book worth their time and enjoyable to read.

"Ninie is one of the best writers. I really enjoyed this book. It put me through a few emotions...." Read more

"This was a quick read that was worth every minute. It was heartwarming and gave me a good cry at the end." Read more

"Loved it! Read it so fast, in spurts, when I had the time, that I will read it again...." Read more

"...You did it again! You sucked me into a world of your making and made itbreal for me. This story gave me laughter and tears. What a joy to read...." Read more

13 customers mention "Writing quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book enjoyable, with one customer noting the author's descriptive style and another mentioning the absence of typos and misspellings.

"Ninie is one of the best writers. I really enjoyed this book. It put me through a few emotions...." Read more

"...The writing was very enjoyable, and the flashbacks flowed beautifully with the present day. I loved the Texas descriptions!..." Read more

"...all of Ninie Hammon’s books and this Novella is another of her marvelous prose...." Read more

"...It does have the masterful use of language that Ninie is known for, and the characters feel so real...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the characters feel authentic.

"...Yeah, I thought so. As always, her characters are real people just like the ones you run into every day...." Read more

"...masterful use of language that Ninie is known for, and the characters feel so real...." Read more

"...We both loved the characters and storyline. I've used tumble weed for decorating, and this brought back many happy memories!" Read more

"...Most of her characters are as instantly recognizable as old friends, while others have to be lived with a bit to get a real feel for what’s hidden..." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it's a short read.

"...Tumbleweed Christmas is not a terribly long book, but it packs a lot of lessons into those pages...." Read more

"This was a quick read that was worth every minute. It was heartwarming and gave me a good cry at the end." Read more

"Loved it! Read it so fast, in spurts, when I had the time, that I will read it again...." Read more

"...It is a short, heartbreaking but also heartwarming story told in the first person by Bonnie. Bonnie voice sounds very authentic and is very touching...." Read more

6 customers mention "Content"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's content, with one review noting it packs many lessons into its pages, while another mentions how it grabs attention from the first page.

"...Christmas is not a terribly long book, but it packs a lot of lessons into those pages...." Read more

"Wow. This was so unique and definitely not your average jingle bells and stocking stuffer Christmas book...." Read more

"...A fantastic storyteller that grabs you from page 1 and pulls you into her written world. What a wonderful story about loss and love...." Read more

"...What do you do when you can't find a Christmas tree? Very inventive!!!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Kate Hickey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ninie Hammon makes magic...again!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
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    I always read Ninie's books as soon as I get them, and I have loved every one. So I was a little concerned when she said this was not like her other books, but my fears were for nothing. In many ways it's exactly like her other books: there is a demon (the horrors of war), a confused and frightened innocent, a quest that shines a light on the essential goodness of most human beings, a seriously unexpected twist, and an ending you couldn't foresee Sound like Ninie to you? Yeah, I thought so.

    As always, her characters are real people just like the ones you run into every day. You know them, love or hate them, and miss them when they're gone. They become so real so quickly that you probably won't even take a break until you know what happens to them (it's short, so you will get some sleep). I was so anxious to barge in, hug Bonnie, and slap her father upside his head, that I had to finish in one sitting.

    It is such a simple story, but simple doesn't mean predictable. No, our Ninie doesn't do predictable. What she does do, yet again, is powerful magic in its purest sense. This book is for everyone, and will touch your heart in just the right way; a perfect Christmas story. Thank you, Ninie.
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  • J. Jarnagin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
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    Ninie is one of the best writers. I really enjoyed this book. It put me through a few emotions. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about family. It's a can't put it down book for sure.
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  • SML Grandma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking then heartwarming story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020
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    This is a story of hope, despair, struggle and eventually redemption. Tumbleweed Christmas is not a terribly long book, but it packs a lot of lessons into those pages. I am writing this review in time for you to order this book and still finish it by Christmas. I recommend you do that today. Especially if you have older kids because they should read it too.
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  • Virginia Henderson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Add this to your Christmas reading list!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2022
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    Wow. This was so unique and definitely not your average jingle bells and stocking stuffer Christmas book. It was heartfelt and emotional and that ending... I had literal goosebumps and I teared up. I do NOT cry over character deaths or things like that but this... this got to me.

    I'll start with themes. A large part revolved around grief and loss and learning to cope and clinging to loved ones rather than pushing them away in your grieving. Yeah...it was pretty intense and you're probably wondering how this is supposed to be a Christmas book. I know, because I felt the same way at first. But no fear, by the end, I was feeling those Christmassy feels.

    I loved that their Christmas showcased love and togetherness instead of being materialistic and plastic. There was nothing fake or showy about this.

    When it came to characters, these were complex, deep and so very real. Bonnie and her dad were both struggling in their own ways which often resulted in clashes and misunderstandings. The part where she gifts him his medals... that was deep and so sad. This author made it so easy to be able to sympathize with both hurting characters.

    The writing was very enjoyable, and the flashbacks flowed beautifully with the present day. I loved the Texas descriptions!

    Overall, 4 stars! This is just one of the books that you need to read for yourself. This did deal with loss and minor PTSD to some extent. I'll be checking out more by this author for sure!
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  • T. Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good cry
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
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    This was a quick read that was worth every minute. It was heartwarming and gave me a good cry at the end.
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  • Lynn Geth
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Winner!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2017
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    I have read all of Ninie Hammon’s books and this Novella is another of her marvelous prose. I laughed, I cried and, as with all of Ninie’s books, I felt as if I was part of the story. The poignancy of the tale was what got me the most. You can read the synopsis to know what the story is about. Just know that if you don’t read it, you’re missing out on a wonderful Christmas story. I loved it!
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  • Cal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Read it so fast
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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    Loved it! Read it so fast, in spurts, when I had the time, that I will read it again. I just know I missed something subtle as I found out after reading a couple of her previous books the second time around. Please note while this was set at Christmas time, this is not necessarily a Christmas story, but one that can resonate throughout the year. Thank you Ninie Hammon for another wonderful tale that tugs at the heart!
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  • Klapaucjusz
    4.0 out of 5 stars It will make a perfect Christmas gift
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2017
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    This book would make a perfect Christmas gift from grandparents to grandchildren and vice versa.
    Recently orphaned 12 years old Bonnie and her father, a Korean War veteran are preparing for the Christmas together while trying to mend their broken souls. It is a short, heartbreaking but also heartwarming story told in the first person by Bonnie. Bonnie voice sounds very authentic and is very touching. I liked the ending and I loved the cover. The only small detail that bothered me was that story was not told in chronological order.
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  • Pat wakeman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Different
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2019
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    Beautifully written story. A moving story of a little girl and her father after her father had returned from war and his wife had died. How they both coped with trauma and wat finally brought them together. I could see both sides and felt for both of them. A delightful story and well worth the read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing as usual
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2021
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    Such a lovely short story. What a beautiful ending. Im so glad a friend of mine introduced me to this amazing author
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