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In Finding My Elf by David Valdes, it's the holiday season, and a teenager named Cameron finds himself in a holiday-themed amusement park working as one of Santa's elves. As Cameron navigates his new job, he grapples with his identity and the pressures of family expectations, leading to a magical journey of self-discovery. This young adult novel intertwines humour and heartwarming moments, creating an engaging story about finding one's true self amidst holiday chaos.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt and humorous young adult stories about self-discovery, adventure, and holiday cheer. It explores themes of identity and belonging, all set against a whimsical backdrop that’s both charming and uplifting, perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven narratives with a festive twist.

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Finding My Elf

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Single All the Way meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this festive romcom about Cam, who’s trying to find "the one" and also trying to find himself—while spending winter break working at a hectic Santa’s Village.

Escaping to NYU for college didn’t turn out the way Cameron planned—he’s flunking his theatre classes, about to lose his scholarship, and he still hasn’t found anyone he can call his “people.” When he gets home for winter break, he’s so desperate to avoid a Conversation with his dad that he takes the first acting job he can get—as a mall elf. Despite how Scroogey he feels, the plus side is that there’s a cash prize for the most festive of Santa’s helpers.

But the competition is fierce—especially from fellow elf Marco. Christmas spirit oozes out of his veins. At first, Cam is determined to see him as nothing but a rival, but as they spend more time together, Cam starts to second-guess himself. What if he’s finally found his people here—in the fakest consumerist nightmare place on Earth, where he least expected it?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063288881

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 256

About the Author

David Valdes is the author of the young adult novels Spin Me Right Round (a New York Public Library Best Book for Teens) and Brighter than the Moon as well as three nonfiction books, including Today Show "Top 10 Holiday Books" pick A Little Fruitcake. His plays have been produced coast to coast and abroad. As a columnist, he has written for the New York Times, Boston Globe, and HuffPost. He lives outside Boston with his teenage daughter.

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