Valerie Ondrejko

Returning Santa's Boot Valerie Ondrejko

A wild bird, a dog chase and a snowball fight make Christmas Eve an exciting day. Having Santa's boot makes it unforgettable! When three third-graders discover that Santa has lost his boot there is only one thing to do; wait up to give it back in person. How do Chloe, Alec & Nora manage to get their hands on the big guy's boot? It all starts with an innocent snowball fight on a snowy Christmas Eve that turns into a challenge. Alec must prove his manliness to the girls. The events that follow lead to chaos, laughter and the best gift ever! Nora, Chloe and Alec work together throughout the night using walkie-talkies to stay connected while chaos, jokes and doubts occur on both ends. Can they defeat their fears? Can they get along? Can they stay awake? No matter what, they experience a night no other kid ever has! The story will leave readers asking themselves, what would I do different? How would I stay awake? Could this really happen?Returning Santa's Boot is a chapter book for young readers and believers. It's a fun read for independent readers in the first thru fourth grades and enjoyable for reading aloud to younger children. Returning Santa's Boot is a story about friendship and determination; a holiday story any kid will enjoy.