A Campy Christmas

A Frannie Shoemaker Campground Adventure

By: Karen Musser Nortman

Narrated by: Michelle Babb

Length: 1 hr and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

A holiday novella. The Shoemakers and Ferraros plan to spend Christmas in Texas with Larry and Jane Ann's brother and then take a camping trip through the Southwest. But those plans are stopped cold when they hit a rogue ice storm in Missouri and they end up snowbound in a campground. And that's just the beginning.

©2015 Karen Musser Nortman (P)2016 Karen Musser Nortman

A Christmas Classic in the making.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! I predict that this will be a Christmas Classic around my house. I've enjoyed several of the Frannie Shoemaker Camper stories in the series. This is a story of what Christmas means. Caught in a blizzard at a campground on Christmas Eve, Frannie, her husband and their close friends / in laws, start with "making do". The story evolves into a heartwarming "adventure" - different, and delightfully so!

Who was your favorite character and why?

The whole group but I liked Dasher. I'm a sucker for brown eyes, lol.

Which scene was your favorite?

The whole story worked so well, but the Christmas Dinner with the Shoemakers, Ferraros, J.C., Dasher was heartwarming.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both actually. Karen Muser Nortman's character interactions are funny, and I relate to the relationship between the men bickering. And I was very much touched by the family and Spirit of the story.

Any additional comments?

Michelle Babb was a perfect choice for the story. She adds so much to the overall "feel" of it. Pleasant voices, subtle differences in characters, truly enjoyable.

Thanks for the opportunity to review "A Campy Christmas" and the entire Frannie Shoemaker series!

This review copy audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost.

A Campy Christmas

As the holidays approach the Shoemakers and Ferraros have decided since none of the kids are coming home to take the campers south to visit family in Texas. But when a snow storm stops them in their tracks they must make due until the camp site can be dug out. Their first visitor is a scrawny pup who they bring in from the cold. But on a trip around the bathhouse to find other useful items they discover a frozen man, and bring him into their warm camper and help him warm up. meanwhile salvaging their own Christmas.

This is a very cute novella That I loved a lot it is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. It ties up how Christmas should be, and it rarely is the picture perfect one but it is the one that you have so make it work and remember what Christmas really is.

Cute Cozy Christmas Adventure

I thought this was a very cute, fun story. It was a fun, entertaining and light read. I liked the story and the narration was excellent. I would enjoy listening to more stories by this author and this narrator.

Sometimes, a short quick book is just what you need, and this fit the bill. It was a short, yet entertaining story set in the Christmas season. I enjoyed it immensely!

Short, but so Sweet!

This book was extra short, but I really enjoyed the message behind the story. It was a very moving story and I’m so glad I listened to it. And, I learned that I never want to go camping up north in the winter time! That did not sound like a fun trip. I was cold just listening to the book! Michelle Babb was a fantastic narrator as always!

quick listen

A nice short Christmas listen with excellent narration.
I was given this free audiobook copy at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

What stopped me from giving.....

What stopped me from giving this a 5vstar review is the length! If this is Book #6(That's what it said in the beginning & this so far is the only 1 I've listened to)I bet you could put all the books together & make 1 Regular size book! Don't get me wrong, what was there was good but you BARELY got time to know the characters & it was over! I also felt like I was missing some stuff! However all the info I am missing VERY WELL COULD BE IN BOOKS 1-5!!

Love this Book, Love this Series

Any additional comments?

I have to admit that I truly enjoy The Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mystery series by Karen Musser Nortman and “A Campy Christmas” is no exception. Unlike previous entries in the series,  “A Campy Christmas” is not really a mystery; instead this is a lovely little tale that deftly weaves the spirit of Christmas into the story of a camping trip gone wrong without being overbearing.

Frannie Shoemaker is feeling a bit bereft as neither of her children will be home for Christmas. She and her husband Larry decide to pull their camper out of storage and join Larry’s sister, Jane Ann, and her husband Mickey on their trip to Texas to visit Larry and Jane Ann’s brother. Unfortunately, the four encounter a huge winter storm and are forced to take refuge in an isolated campground. How they deal with the consequences of the storm as Christmas approaches, make for a lighthearted but ultimately heartwarming story. I have always loved the interaction between the realistically drawn characters in this series and still do, as this book adds a little more depth to a couple of them. The relationships and banter between the four ring true, which is probably why I enjoy this series so much. It is rare to read a book where the characters really sound and act like real people.

Michelle Babb does a fine job with the narration.  There is consistency from previous books to this one, and each voice is clearly distinctive. She does an excellent job with the pacing, as well. 

I highly recommend this book. There is something about this series that truly resonates with me.

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions stated are solely my own. 

a feel good Christmas story

This story was a good holiday story. some good moments to laugh, very touching moments and people helping others.
The narration was wonderful. Everyone had their own voice and it added to the story.
I would definitely recommend this story.

A Cozy Christmas

This was a perfect Christmas novella with Frannie, Larry and the Ferraros. If you enjoy cozy mysterious then this one’s for you.

Narration was perfect!

A RV Christmas Trip Sidelined by a Blizzard!!

Our main characters after finding out the Kids are not coming decided to go with their RV camping buddies to Texas. On the way a Blizzard sets in and they need to find somewhere to stay. Then the real story begins.
Ends with a Happy Christmas.