First published 2007
On Christmas Eve, young Angela spots the shivering baby Jesus in the church manger. Against her mother's pleas, she whisks the figurine home to warm and care for him. As the search intensifies, Angela must decide whether to return the baby or keep him safe. In the end, her innocent act of compassion brings delight to her family and the whole parish.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, family, christmas, historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, heartwarming
Setting: Ireland, Limerick (City), Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)
Period: Christmas Eve
30 pages · Paperback · Scholastic