Juniper’s Christmas

Eoin Colfer's "Juniper's Christmas" is a heartwarming and adventurous chapter book perfect for the holiday season. It follows Juniper Lane, an eleven-year-old girl grappling with the loss of her father, whose mother suddenly disappears. When a bureaucratic director cancels her cherished Santa Vigil, Juniper teams up with the enigmatic woodsman Niko, who possesses surprising magical abilities and flying reindeer. This beautifully illustrated novel explores themes of grief, resilience, family love, and the enduring spirit of Christmas, as Juniper learns to find her own inner magic. It's a story of hope and wonder, ideal for sparking conversations about courage and belief.

From acclaimed, mega-bestselling author Eoin Colfer comes a Christmas classic-in-the-making--a beautifully illustrated novel about an eleven-year-old girl's wild adventure to find her mother, protect a public park, and save Christmas. Everyone knows Santa doesn't do Christmas anymore, but Juniper Lane only wants one thing this year: to celebrate the Santa Vigil in Cedar Park in honor of her late father. But then her mother goes missing and the park's bureaucratic director declares the vigil is canceled, so Juniper seeks the help of mysterious and grumpy woodsman Niko--who accidentally reveals his expert craftsmanship, flying reindeer, and magic powers. Niko insists he's not Santa and refuses to help, so it just might be up to Juniper to find her own magic and fly the sleigh herself. From the beloved Eoin Colfer comes a story of hope, magic, and Christmas spirit, told with the author's signature exuberance and warmth. Juniper's Christmas is the perfect holiday read, year after year.