White As Snow: A Christmas Story

by Donna Westover Gallup

Overview

COLORADO TERRITORY 1864
Young Charlie is alone on the ranch that sits between the empty prairie and the Rocky Mountains. As he cares for his dying grandpa and tries to figure out how to survive the winter, he keeps remembering the old man's words: "Failure is not an option, son."

As the first storm of the season hits, a mysterious mountain man shows up at the isolated ranch and good things start to happen. But can Charlie learn to trust the giant stranger with his one terrible secret? On Christmas day he learns what trust really means.

An entertaining and heartwarming story for the entire family to enjoy during the holiday season and all year.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016552224
Publisher:	CLADACH Publishing
Publication date:	11/13/2011
Series:	Mysterious Ways , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	396 KB

About the Author

Donna Westover is an Army Brat, born in Fort Bragg, NC. Her father's career in the military took her to interesting places where she met people of different cultures and beliefs. She graduated from one of the two military high schools in the United States, Fort Knox High School where she was first published in the high school magazine. In the past, Donna has used her writing skills in poetry and music, but in 2005, penned her first book, White as Snow: a Christmas Story. Currently, her writing consists of a series entitled Mysterious Ways; a frontier fiction set in 19th-century Colorado, of which White as Snow is the first book of four. She lives in southern Colorado with her boxer Cheyenne and min-pin Gracey. Donna can also be found riding horses, visiting friends, and exploring beautiful Colorado to research future books. Through her writing, Donna expresses her faith and her love of the West.

Editorial Reviews

"The plot is well defined and very realistic... I fully recommend this book for older elementary age and above."

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine - Nancy Wagner

"A touching story that demonstrates the many ways that love of fellow man can be given and the humanity of the Son of God. This is an exciting adventure story while carrying a message of value. We rated it 4 hearts."

Heartland Reviews - Bob Spear

"A novel for all ages about the power of miracles and the bonds of trust... A transformational and heartwarming story." ~ Midwest Book Review

MidWest Book Review - Jim Cox

"[The] writing flows gracefully... Simple and emotional. I highly recommend this moving story."

Book Pleasures - Manuela Pop