The Elf in the Ornament: Alfred the Elf's Christmas Adventure

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Summary: Really Different! My niece absolutely loved it.
Review: My sister and her family were visiting me a week before Christmas last year. I had purchased this book at a signing event I stumbled across at the local mall, intending to read it to Laurie (my niece, age 8)during their visit. She loves books! (I noticed that the author was quite friendly with everyone waiting in line to get their books signed. He especially seemed to like talking to the children about Santa.) During the hour or so it took to read the story, she never moved. Her mother and I discussed it after she went to bed. This is a great story! I won't spoil the ending, but I think I enjoyed it as much as she did. It's not the "usual" Christmas story. The next day, she read it again! I watched as she smiled while reading it. This may be one of the best gifts I ever gave her. My sister told me Laurie read it again several times after they got home. I'm ordering several more this year to give to friends who have children. I look forward to other books by this author.