LDSWBR: What author/book had the most impact on you this year?
MAGGIE: Definitely Alicia by Alicia Appleman-Jurman. It is the story of a young girl in Leningrad. It was beautiful and sad and filled with hope at the same time. It is not a new book, but I highly recommend it!
LDSWBR: What books are you giving/asking for this Christmas?
MAGGIE: I will be buying lots of children’s books for Christmas. This is my favorite gift! Some books I am asking for are the Rhea Jensen series by Sheralyn Pratt, Divinely Designed by Rachael Renee Anderson, and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.
LDSWBR: If you could only participate in one Holiday activity or tradition this year, what would it be?
MAGGIE: Going on a real sleigh ride pulled by horses with my entire family.
LDSWBR: And one more just for fun- eggnog or warm apple cider?
MAGGIE: Yuck to both! Hot chocolate for sure!
LDSWBR: Good answer. :) Thank you very much, Maggie!
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- Backlash by Traci Hunter Abramson
- Alma the Younger by Heather (HB) Moore
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- Second Kiss by Natalie Palmer
- Cross My Heart by Julie Wright
- Cold As Ice by Stephanie Black
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6 Responses to “Growing Up Gracie by Maggie Fechner – Countdown to Christmas 2010”
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I've ridden in a little sled down a hill… does that count? ;)
I think that would be so much fun. I have only had the privilege to ride on a sled behind a 4 wheeler.
No, I haven't. I have ridden in a sled of sorts behind a Jeep on a snowy street!
No sled pulled by horses, but I have been in a horse drawn carriage before. I just loved it!
Yes – in our little town we used to ride around as a group before Christmas and sing carols. It was so much fun.
The book she recommended, Alicia, is an excellent book. I was able to actually meet this author and listen to her speak to a group of us. That she was able to survive so much during the Holocaust is very inspiring.