by Ian Watson
First published 2014
Sleep eludes Santa and his famous reindeer in the cold nights of Lapland. Rudolph decides to help by sharing an amusing tale about a horse named Ebenezer. The reindeer launches into his story, hoping the entertainment will ease Santa's restlessness and bring some lightness to their sleepless evening. But Rudolph's well-intentioned storytelling takes an unexpected turn. What begins as a simple effort to cheer up his companion leads to consequences neither of them anticipated. The story Rudolph tells carries more power than he realized, creating results that surprise them both in their Arctic home.
Genres: animals, christmas, fantasy, folklore
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, unexpected-consequences
Setting: Lapland
Period: Christmas
24 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform