The Christmas Joy Ride

Written by Melody Carlson

Narrated by Cecily White

When her eighty-five-year-old neighbor decides to spend her holiday along Route 66, spreading Christmas joy from Chicago to Phoenix, Miranda goes along for the ride.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vision Audiobooks, LLC
• Release date: Apr 20, 2021
• ISBN: 9781666588095

Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books for teens, women, and children. Before publishing, Melody traveled around the world, volunteered in teen ministry, taught preschool, raised two sons, and worked briefly in interior design and later in international adoption. "I think real-life experiences inspire the best fiction," she says. Her wide variety of books seems to prove this theory.

Reviews for The Christmas Joy Ride

[Becca · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Cute little easy read. If you’re looking for something light and festive, this is it.

[LeAnne Parham · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a darling story. Sure, the end is a little “Hallmark-y,” but sometimes that’s exactly what we need.

[Emily Williams · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this sweet book. It was a little predictable which honestly doesn’t bother me. The only thing I really didn’t care for is the emphasis on Santa in the last bit of the book. I’m just so over Santa even being a thing and would rather focus on Jesus than lying to our children.

[Debbie Jayne Doolin · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Cute story. Predictable, comfortable and a very sweet Christmas tale. Santa spoilers, so beware little lurking ears!

[Cecelia Brueland · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good storyline. Easy to listen to. Can be listened to in any age company

[Brenda Griggs · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A sentimental charming Christmas story, this book is truly wonderful!

[Julie · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Cute story but the narrator's baby voice was grating after a while. Narrator's character voices were not very good. Couldn't wait for the book to finish.