"A Season of Gifts" by Richard Peck is a heartwarming story set in the 1950s that follows a young boy named Bobby as he navigates life in a small Midwestern town. When the quirky yet wise new pastor, Reverend Harold, arrives with his family, they bring unexpected changes to the community. As Christmas approaches, Bobby and his friends learn valuable lessons about generosity, friendship, and the true spirit of the season. With humor and warmth, Peck captures the essence of small-town life and the joys and challenges of growing up, reminding readers of the meaning of giving during the holidays. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Thorndike Literacy Bridge Young Adult .

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 166 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Turtleback Books .

Richard Peck lives in New York City. His extensive list of honors includes the Newbery Medal, the Edgar Award, the Margaret A. Edwards Award, and the National Humanities Medal. He has twice been a finalist for the National Book Award.