Angela and the Baby Jesus

by Frank McCourt

First published 2007

On Christmas Eve, young Angela spots the shivering baby Jesus in the church manger. Against her mother's pleas, she whisks the figurine home to warm and care for him. As the search intensifies, Angela must decide whether to return the baby or keep him safe. In the end, her innocent act of compassion brings delight to her family and the whole parish.

Genres: fiction, short-stories, family, christmas, historical-fiction

Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical

Tropes: found-family, heartwarming

Setting: Ireland, Limerick (City), Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)

Period: Christmas Eve

30 pages · Paperback · Scholastic

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