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Synopsis
Sarah Stone and Jared Roberts are both angry at the world. Sarah, though wealthy and seemingly lacking for nothing, is angry because her father is too busy for her. Jared who lives in an inner city and comes from a broken home is angry because life is unfair and hard. Jared determines to do something about it and decides to rob Sarah's house immediately before Christmas. Into the lives of these angry children comes Nicholas, a mysterious little man, who changes their lives.
Is Mary's Son appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This Christmas-themed fantasy features two angry children from different economic backgrounds who are transformed by a mysterious mentor figure. It addresses themes of broken homes, neglect, and robbery but appears to resolve positively with redemption and healing.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment, class struggle, and organized crime.
Who'll love this
Two kids from very different worlds meet a mysterious man at Christmas who helps them deal with their anger and change their lives.