A snow-bright mystery. A village full of kindness. One magical Christmas on Castle Berry Mountain.When the first winter storm hushes the Strawberry Kingdom, Princess Gabriella is building a snowman when a glowing snow-bot tumbles from the sky road and lands-plink!-right at her boots. He calls himself IS, hums like a lantern, and carries a North-Pole secret Sir Ivan Wilke would love to steal.With the Blue Guardian Stone sleeping for winter, Gabriella must protect IS the old-fashioned way-through courage, quick thinking, and the help of her mother, the Queen, her father, the King, and wise Manny at the village gate. From the Giving Game to warm-cup lantern walks, the whole village prepares for Christmas...while whispers say the sorcerer is plotting to snatch their new friend. Can Gabriella keep Christmas bright and learn why IS chose her?Inside you'll find: A cozy, cinematic winter adventure filled with twinkle-lights, cocoa, and sky-road wonderA lovable snow-bot who dances, hums, and melts with spring (but not your heart)A gentle mystery, brave choices, and a message of welcome, kindness, and hopeChapter-book pacing is perfect for read-alouds or independent readers ages 6-18Themes: friendship, generosity, community, courage, and the magic of keeping promises together.If your young reader loves whimsical winter quests, talking animal sidekicks, and holiday stories that glow, this heartwarming tale will become a yearly tradition.