Apollo 8 and the Christmas Miracle (Paperback)

Paperback. What if the secret to saving Christmas was orbiting the Moon?On Christmas Eve 1967, Santa's aging sleigh crashes in the mountains of Arizona. The fierce belief of twins Cash and Lillian gives him the strength to finish his journey.A year later, his new sleigh, Stardust One, is sabotaged during a test flight and stranded in orbit around the Moon.With Christmas in jeopardy, Santa turns to an unlikely ally: NASA.As Apollo 8 prepares to make history, Santa joins astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders on a rescue mission.But the bitter Krampus has unleashed a fleet of killer drones. And the wayward elf Glitch must make a decision. Will he continue serving his dark master, or return to the North Pole and reconcile with his father?What role will Cash and Lillian play in saving Christmas?Blending the real history and science of Apollo 8 with Christmas magic and folklore, Apollo 8 and the Christmas Miracle: When Magic Met the Moon is an illustrated middle-grade adventure.Both suspenseful and humorous, it explores courage, forgiveness, family, teamwork, and the enduring power of belief.The book also includes historical notes, fascinating facts about the real Apollo 8 mission, and a personal message from the author.With 25 chapters, it's perfect for a family read-along: one chapter each night from December 1 through Christmas Day-making it a Christmas adventure and a holiday countdown all in one. Blending the real history and science of Apollo 8 with Christmas magic and folklore, this illustrated middle-grade adventure is for ages 8-12. Using humor and suspense, it explores courage, family, teamwork, and forgiveness. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…