Celebrate the Season: Secret Snowflake is a warm middle grade holiday story about friendship, first crushes, and the magic of Christmas surprises.
Seventh-grader Riley Archer is excited when her class starts an anonymous Secret Snowflake gift exchange. Things get even more thrilling when she’s assigned the cutest boy in school, Marcus Anderson, the same boy she has secretly liked for years. Riley decides to pour her heart into thoughtful homemade gifts, even as her friends worry that he might not appreciate them.
As the exchange continues, Riley begins receiving presents that are just as personal and kind as the ones she gives. Convinced Marcus must be behind them, she dares to hope that he really is the boy she’s always imagined. But when the final reveal comes, she has to face the truth about who has been paying attention to her all along.
This short, engaging Christmas read is perfect for young readers who enjoy school stories, gentle romance, and holiday traditions built around kindness and creativity.
- Cozy Christmas classroom setting
- Anonymous gift exchange with a twist
- First crush feelings and friendship dynamics
- Ideal for middle grade readers and early teens
