Christmas Reindeer (Version 2)

What if Santa's reindeer came from somewhere real? Thornton W. Burgess offers a rarest thing: a Christmas story that makes you see the familiar magic through fresh eyes. A brother and sister grow up among reindeer in a Northern land, herding them as their ancestors did, believing in "the Good Spirit" who brings gifts to children. Each year, eight of their reindeer vanish mysteriously during the milling. Where do they go? The children begin to wonder, to hope, perhaps their own reindeer might be chosen to help Santa. Burgess weaves together different traditions with gentle grace, imagining how the Western story of Santa Claus might fit alongside older beliefs. It's a story about the wonder of childhood, about the faith that makes magic real, about seeing an old story with new eyes. Perfect for readers who still believe, or who want to believe again.