The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (The Herdmans #1)
by Barbara Robinson
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 32.5K reader ratings. First published in 1972. The book spans 128 pages.
About The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.” The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids.Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman are an awful bunch. They set fire to Fred Shoemaker’s toolshed, blackmailed Wanda Pierce to get her charm bracelet, and smacked Alice Wendelken across the head. And that’s just the start! When the Herdmans show up at church for the free snacks and suddenly take over the Christmas pageant, the other kids are shocked. It’s obvious that they’re up to no good. But Christmas magic is all around and the Herdmans, who have never heard the Christmas story before, start to reimagine it in their own way.This year’s pageant is definitely like no other, but maybe that’s exactly what makes it so special.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Barbara Robinson |
| Published | 1972 |
| Pages | 128 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 32,516 |
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What genre is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever worth reading?
Based on 32.5K reader ratings, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has 128 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was written by Barbara Robinson. It was first published in 1972.
What is the ISBN for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The ISBN-13 for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is 9780064402750.0.
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