Discovering Santa

by Kimber Orson Ricks

"Ain't no Santa Claus!" Mutt’s words, cold and hard on that hot July day in 1947, started a fight with Mutt’s best friend, Jeff, and set the stage for a confrontation with the Old Man in the Red Suit himself. Mutt and Jeff, with the always faithful and sometimes brave dog Buck at their side, set out on a Christmas adventure never to be forgotten. Along the way, their friend Daisy pushes and badgers them, making certain that they don’t lose sight of what they really set out to do. For three children and a dog, their Christmas Eve will be full of excitement, danger, and suspense—even a little romance and a few laughs. Together they will learn a little about Santa Claus and Christmas—and a lot about themselves.

Genres: Fiction

64 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Colleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. This story tells about events in a boy's life when he is "in between"....and his experiences at Christmas time as a nine-year-old. He has important questions for Santa Claus. However, he ends up asking Santa what Santa wants for Christmas. He learns an important lesson about the meaning of Christmas and important life lessons. The writing isn't great...but suited for children "in between" and I think the story would interest them.

[Jacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was adorable! Excited to read it with my kiddos!

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story. Not great writing style.

This book inspired my son to want to "help" Santa this year.

[Pat Tucker · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short book is based on true events in the author's life at Christmas time when he was nine. It has a cute meaningful message.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story, good message.

[Susan Phelan]

Fun book. Not as sappy as it could easily have been Way too much telling instead of showing, though the voice was interesting enough to put up with it.

[Larsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very, very well written in the language of the 9-year-old boy telling a wonderful story --