38 pages 1 hour read

Barbara Robinson

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1972

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Reviews & Readership

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Barbara Robinson's The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is celebrated for its humor and heartwarming themes, portraying the transformative power of community and kindness. Critics extol its engaging characters and insightful commentary on human nature. Some find it overly sentimental or simplistic, but it remains popular for family reading during the holiday season.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?

Readers who enjoy humorous, heartwarming stories centered around children and holiday festivities will love The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. Similar to Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss, it appeals to those appreciating tales of unexpected transformation and the true spirit of Christmas.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Book Details

Genre
Humor
Children's Literature
Classic Fiction
Topics
Holidays & Occasions
Themes
Relationships: Siblings
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Society: Community