The Christmas Wish
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

The Christmas Wish

Written by Lee Heart

Part of the Spotlight Sprinkles series

Born on Christmas, a girl hopes this year's birthday party finally wins her crush's attention.

3.6 Goodreads · 12 ratings
160 pages· ~700L· AR ~4.5
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Bookroo's summary

Joy Rudolph loves Christmas more than anyone, and no wonder: she was born on Christmas Day. Her holiday birthday parties are always full of cheer, but this year she has one extra-special wish. She wants her secret crush, Kris Conrad, the cutest boy in her grade, to be there. Getting his attention may take a little holiday magic.

From the publisher

A girl full of holiday spirit hopes to get her secret crush's attention for Christmas in this latest installment in the acclaimed tween middle grade rom-com series, Spotlight Sprinkles--full of evergreen tropes like holiday parties and the magic of the season! Joy Rudolph is convinced nobody loves Christmastime more than her. After all, she was born on Christmas Day! Joy's birthday parties are always full of holiday cheer, but this year, she has an extra-special wish: for her secret crush, Kris Conrad, to be there. Kris is the cutest boy in their grade--and probably ever!--plus, he was born on Christmas Eve! Could they be any more perfect for each other? If Kris comes to Joy's party, she can figure out if he likes her back...and maybe even share a moment under some mistletoe! Will the combined magic of a birthday and Christmas wish make her dream come true?

At a glance
Format
Pages
160
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~700L
AR book level
~4.5
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
September 8, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9798347112166

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