Selected by the Today Show as one of the
"Top 10 Perfect Holiday Gift Books"
Ah, the sweet memories of Christmas. Gifts under the tree. Cookies for Santa. And, of course, the annual fruitcake. For young David Valdes Greenwood, the indomitable little fruitcake at the center of these tales, nothing is sweeter than the promise of the holidays. A modern-day Tiny Tim, he holds fast to his ideal of what Christmas should be, despite the huge odds against him: Sub-zero Maine winters. A host of eccentric relatives. And his constant foil: a frugal, God-fearing Grammy who seems determined to bring an end to all his fun. A book that's "fa-la-la-licious" (Louisville Courier Journal) and filled with funny, charming Yuletide memories (from building a Lego® manger to hunting for the perfect Christmas tree), A Little Fruitcake will inspire even the biggest Grinches.
Portland Press Herald calls it a “"A glittering chapter book stuffed with precious memories.”" Metrosource says it offers “"Plenty of laughs and insightful observations,"” while the Louisville Courier-Journal adds, "“This little beauty of a book is destined to be passed around the family each Christmas." Rage Monthly calls it, "A very funny read," while Bangor Daily News notes, "It's easy to underestimate this book because the title implies that it is seasonal, but this is a book for all seasons. Delightful collection of stories written with love, humor, humility, verve and charm. It's a keeper." Bookworm Sez column says it "will make you laugh out loud."
