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mariahroze's review against another edition
4.0
"When Charlotte and her family move to France, there is a lot to adjust to. Because she can't speak French, Charlotte is put in the lowest grade, which she doesn't like. And what she dislikes the most is when Colette, a girl in her class, calls her a -foreigner.- But the holidays are coming, and Charlotte is fascinated by the preparations being made for Christmas---Noel- in French. To her disappointment, her mother tells her that this is not for their family, they will have Chanukah instead. But when Charlotte learns that Colette's family will miss Christmas too, not because they are Jewish but because they are poor, she puts aside her hurt feelings and convinces her parents that they should give Christmas to Colette's family, as a gift."
backonthealex's review against another edition
3.0
I was rather bothered by this story. Charlotte is Jewish but wants to celebrate Christmas with all the lights, decorations, and presents. Her parents say no, but then Charlotte learns a classmate, Colette, won't have Christmas because they are poor. Charlotte convinces her father to let them make Christmas for Colette and her family, so that she can also experience the holiday. I felt this book failed to make Chanukah special for Charlotte, and instead privileged Christmas - making it really not a Chanukah book.
maidmarianlib's review
3.0
A nice historical story about a girl who wants Christmas so she helps her friend so they both can have it. Illustrations are dark but add some good context to the setting.
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