First published 1996
David never expected to find anything magical on Christmas Eve. Walking through the snow-covered streets of his small town, he discovers something that challenges everything he thought he knew about the world. The mysterious star that appears in the winter sky seems to call to him personally. As David follows its light, he meets others who have also been drawn by its glow. Each person carries their own hopes and disappointments about Christmas and what it means. David must decide whether to trust in something he cannot fully understand. The star leads him on a journey that takes him far from the familiar streets of home. Along the way, he learns that some gifts cannot be wrapped or placed under a tree. The night tests his courage and opens his heart to possibilities he never imagined. By morning, David understands that the most important discoveries happen when we stop looking for what we expect and start seeing what is really there.
Genres: fiction, christmas, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family, journey
Setting: Christmas Eve, Small Town
Period: Christmas
32 pages · Paperback · Scholastic