Kirkus Best Book of the YearKids' Indie Next List PickNew York Times BestsellerIndie BestsellerNew York Times Holiday Gift Guide PickPublisher's Weekly Holiday Gift Guide PickBookPage Most Anticipated Children's Book PickBook Riot's 25 Best Christmas Books of All Time From the acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, comes a joyful, heartwarming Christmas classic-in-the-making recommended by the New York Times: "Have no fear: Juniper's Christmas will restore any child's holiday spirit." This season, share this special story with readers of all ages who believe in the power of hope, kindness, and holiday magic. Eleven-year-old Juniper Lane is thrown into a Christmas adventure like no other when she seeks the help of a mysterious woodsman living in her local park, who she suspects is Santa himself, and accidentally gets exposed to North Pole magic. Join a boisterous cast of characters--including a neighbor who always believed in Santa, a young reindeer in training, and a cutthroat crime boss out to steal Santa's magic--on an unpredictable journey bursting with Eoin Colfer's signature exuberance and merriment. Complete with cheerful, festive illustrations, this is a beautifully packaged tale of wonder, sure to delight readers and inspire the Christmas spirit in the whole family. Celebrate the holidays with a story of joy, magic, and saving Santa Claus, from a celebrated author beloved for his spirited storytelling. Juniper's Christmas is the perfect holiday read, year after year.