Plum

Written by Sean Hayes and Scott Icenogle · Illustrated by Robin Thompson

An orphan's quest to save Christmas leads to a magical land and unexpected family.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.4/5 Goodreads · 210 ratings

48 pages· 1,230 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 650L

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Bookroo's summary

Plum, an orphan with a heart full of hope, faces a snowy Christmas Eve that threatens to ruin the holiday. Her determination to save the day transports her to the Land of Sweets, where a mysterious sourness endangers Christmas. As Plum battles to restore joy, she might discover the family she's always longed for, guided by her pure heart and a touch of Christmas magic. Will Plum's courage be enough to overcome the challenges and find her place in this enchanting world?

From the publisher

From Will &amp;amp; Grace star Sean Hayes and composer Scott Icenogle comes a modern classic inspired by The Nutcracker about how the Sugar Plum Fairy got her wings. Plum will not stay glum. For as long as she can remember, Plum has lived at the Mary Fitzgerald Orphanage, wishing and hoping for a family. When a sudden snowfall threatens a delivery of presents on Christmas Eve, Plum is determined to save Christmas—even for the kids who laugh at her. Plum’s pure heart grants her an unexpected reward. When she eats a cake left behind by a mysterious magician, she is transported into the Land of Sweets. But Christmas here is threatened, too—by a sourness that is spreading from the center of the land. Plum’s determined to help, and in doing so, she might just find the family she’s always dreamed of, thanks to a good heart—and Christmas magic!

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