A White Christmas on Winter Street | Sue Moorcroft
A White Christmas on Winter Street is the perfect winter read.
Sue Moorcroft creates such a convincing time of the year with snow, Christmas decorations and a heart-warming story but without schmaltz or saccharine sweetness. Reading her narrative is a total treat.
What works so effectively is the way the author investigates what home is, whether that’s a dwelling, a community, a person or an emotion.
As a result, the reader is drawn in completely, believing totally in the situations Sky Teran finds herself in as she returns to her childhood village of Middledip.
I loved meeting Sky because, by taking control of her own life, she develops a maturity and understanding that is beautifully crafted. Her developing and bumpy relationship with Daz feels natural and realistic as well as romantic and challenging. And no one does romance on the spicier side quite like Sue Moorcroft! A White Christmas on Winter Street feels a grown up and enticing read.
A character who brought me joy
I thought Daz was absolutely convincing too. That said, what I thought worked exceptionally well was the way there was a character to love, to loathe, to despise and to admire for every reader.
It was Wilf I adored the most. His blend of innocence and enthusiasm added a ‘wowzers trousers’ element that made me smile and brought me joy.
Wilf’s story shows how a prison sentence affects not just the criminal, but the whole family. This also lends an extra dimension of interest to A White Christmas on Winter Street.
The impact of missing or inadequate parents
Also adding a maturity and depth to the narrative is a strong social conscience underpinning this story. It makes the reader realise that we shouldn’t be too quick to judge others, but rather should concentrate on being grateful for what we have.
The system of fostering, and the impact of missing or inadequate parents, are subjects not shied away from. A White Christmas on Winter Street is has a pleasing, compelling depth alongside its lovely, seasonal, community-based story.
A real emotional pull, with some issues unresolved
There’s a real emotional pull in A White Christmas on Winter Street that I found affecting and moving. It brought me joy and also left me a little bit teary. This is not least because not everything works out perfectly for everybody and not everything is resolved. It’s this realism that makes A White Christmas on Winter Street a wonderful read.
A White Christmas on Winter Street by Sue Moorcroft is published by Avon, RRP £7.99 PB.
Pick up the latest issue of My Weekly, out today, to read a heartwarming short story by Sue Moorcroft entitled Remember The Christmas… It’s one of 12 sparkling stories in our Christmas bumper issue, along with loads more useful and uplifting content. Find us in newsagents and supermarkets.
