A Child's Christmas in Scarborough cover

A Child's Christmas in Scarborough

Author: Engel, Howard

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1022
Points per Word 0.000489
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

Set in the suburban town of Scarborough during a contemporary Christmas, the novel follows a young narrator and his extended family as they gather for the holiday. The plot describes the family crowding into a living room, drinking punch, and the children searching for presents. The narrative also recounts winter activities such as making angels in the snow and sledding down snow-covered slopes. The events provide a snapshot of a modern family Christmas in the suburbs.

Quick Summary

This isn't your typical cozy Christmas tale with sugarplums and quiet fireplaces. Kids will race through pages filled with snowball fights, snow angels, and skiing down endless snowy hills while discovering what makes a childhood Christmas truly unforgettable. If your kid loves the nostalgic family chaos of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" or wants a wilder, snowier take on holiday memories, they'll be hooked. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who want a Christmas story that trades quiet reverence for snowy thrills and belly laughs.