Mistletoe Madness: a Short Story Collection.Mistletoe mistletoe /mis·tle·toe/ (mis´il-to) any of several related parasitic shrubs. European m. (Viscum album) contains small amounts of several toxins and is used for rheumatism and as an adjunct in cancer therapy; also used in traditional Chinese medicine and homeopathy. Madness: a Short Story short story, brief prose fiction. The term covers a wide variety of narratives—from stories in which the main focus is on the course of events to studies of character, from the "short short" story to extended and complex narratives such as Thomas Mann's Death in Venice. Most often the short story is restricted in character and situation and is concerned with creating a single, dynamic effect. Its length usually falls between 2,000 and 10,000 words. Collection Miriam 1 Sister of Moses and Aaron. After the crossing of the Sea of Reeds, she led the women in the song of Miriam. Later she sided with Aaron against Moses and was stricken with leprosy, but was cured when Moses interceded for her. 2 Descendant of Judah. Miriam and Mary are diverse forms of the same original name. Hees, editor Blooming Tree Press http://www.bloomingtreepress.com ISBN: 0971834822 $8.95 Blooming Tree Press has put together a splendid collection of short stories, poems, and illustrations with a Christmas theme. MISTLETOE MADNESS is a 384-page treat for children ages 7-12, however, adults, any age, will enjoy it just as much. This inspiring collection includes over thirty authors, poets, and illustrators from the United States, Canada, and Switzerland. This book would make a wonderful stocking stuffer. It will warm your heart and send your mind spiraling back toward your own Christmas memories. Light the fire, pour yourselves cocoa, and curl around and read MISTLETOE MADNESS. You'll enjoy stories such as, First Turkey, Christmas in a Pickle Jar, Winter Wonderland, Jordan's Shoes, Miracle on Stone Street, and Leader of the Band. This reviewer highly recommends MISTLETOE MADNESS. Jennifer LB Leese, Reviewer http://www.geocities.com/ladyjiraff |
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