The Christmas Heist
by Kimberly Hammer
Can an eight-year-old remind people what Christmas is all about?
Christmas is on the horizon, but Mattie Hendsley sees only despair and weariness in those all around him. People seem to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, including his mother.
Mattie resolves to do something about it.
He embarks on a journey to bring a bit of joy to those who need it most. With the help of two friends, he searches out people in need of a Christmas miracle. His list includes his own struggling mother, an aged janitor, and a shy librarian.
When Mattie sends an innocent letter to the mayor, it becomes the catalyst Mattie needs to help his plan succeed.
While Mattie's antics will bring a smile to your face, it will also leave the reader wondering how an eight-year-old can restore the long-missing joy to Christmas.
This heartwarming story will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas-a time for giving, rather than getting.
Christmas is on the horizon, but Mattie Hendsley sees only despair and weariness in those all around him. People seem to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, including his mother.
Mattie resolves to do something about it.
He embarks on a journey to bring a bit of joy to those who need it most. With the help of two friends, he searches out people in need of a Christmas miracle. His list includes his own struggling mother, an aged janitor, and a shy librarian.
When Mattie sends an innocent letter to the mayor, it becomes the catalyst Mattie needs to help his plan succeed.
While Mattie's antics will bring a smile to your face, it will also leave the reader wondering how an eight-year-old can restore the long-missing joy to Christmas.
This heartwarming story will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas-a time for giving, rather than getting.
