How the Movies Saved Christmas

How the Movies Saved Christmas
Author: William D. Crump
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2017-03-29
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476627703

Santa Claus is in trouble! Who will save Christmas? This A-to-Z guide to holiday films, television movies and series specials provides cast, credits, production information and commentary for 228 cinema Christmases that were almost ruined by villains, monsters, spirits, secularism, greed, misanthropy or elf error--but were saved by helpful animals, magic snowmen, selfless children or compassionate understanding. Reviews and references are included.

THE MAN WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS

THE MAN WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS
Author: Marisa Carroll
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2011-07-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459278097

By the author of Peacekeeper It wasn't beginning to look a lot like Christmas At least not for Ellie Lawrence and her family of two—soon to be three—kids. A fire destroyed their home in North Star, Michigan, and most of their possessions. They'd have lost the family dog, too, if Ben MacAllister hadn't come along in time. Ben's Christmas isn't looking a whole lot brighter. On leave of absence from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, he's being stalked by a teenager with vengeance on his mind. But, as Ellie and Ben discover, Christmas and babies come whether we're ready or not. And so does love!

Randolph the Christmas Moose

Randolph the Christmas Moose
Author: Gerry GIbson
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1615994998

Randolph the Moose lives with his mother in the Great White North. After a chance encounter with the reindeer from Santa Claus' sleigh-pulling team, Randolph finds new joy in trail running as he trains to join the reindeer in Santa's flight school. But when the head elf places him at the workshop loading dock instead (due to his tremendous bulk), Randolph has to use his brains and work ethic to earn respect at his new job... and even save Christmas. Imagine Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer, except... • Randolph has a healthy self-image • Randolph has a more positive outlet for his feelings • Randolph runs, but not away from his problems • Randolph is pro-active, refusing to let Santa's workshop define him as a moose BE YOUR OWN MOOSE! "Randolph the Christmas Moose empowers kids to find the unique leader within themselves and to not allow stereotyping to limit their potential." --AUSTIN HIGHSMITH GARCES, author of The Miracle Tree and actor in Dolphin Tale 1 and 2 "Randolph the Christmas Moose, filled with humor and character building, shares a twist to a familiar tale to produce an important message about how children can be hard-working, determined and true to themselves." --ADAM DOVICO, educator and author of When Kids Lead, The Limitless School and Inside the Trenches "This is a charming and funny story that will not only entertain kids, but also help them understand that other people's opinions don't define them." --LINDSAY THOMPSON, filmmaker and writer for PBS' Arthur "Randolph the Christmas Moose addresses many important childhood themes, including acceptance, endurance and bullying, without sounding 'preachy.'" --SUE ELDER, Ed.D., public and elementary school librarian, educator and bibliophile Learn more at www.GerryGibsonAuthor.com From Loving Healing press www.LHPress.com

Bruce the Fire Dog Saves Christmas

Bruce the Fire Dog Saves Christmas
Author: Buck Boylan
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2017-05-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683485599

In Bruce the Fire Dog Saves Christmas, the North Pole Toy Factory burns down just fifteen days before Christmas. The Dalmatian fire dog named Bruce and all the residents of the North Pole must work out a plan to get all the toys made and delivered on time! Did you ever hear of the other eleven famous reindeer who talk and fly? They are owned by Santa's neighbor, Bob, the Scottish elf. With Bob's help, Santa and the eleven reindeer help deliver toys all over the world on the greatest day of love and compassion the North Pole has ever seen. For information about "Bruce the Fire Dog Saves Christmas", please go to https://buckboylan.com/.

Maury C. Moose and the Forest Noel

Maury C. Moose and the Forest Noel
Author: Adam Baker
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2014-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1630470546

Welcome to Forest Noel! Located ten stops before you get to the North Pole on the Polar Express, this whimsical land grows Christmas trees all year round. All the animals look forward to the annual Christmas party at Jingle Bell Block, but none more than Maury Chris Moose. However, this year might be a scary Christmas rather than a Merry Christmas. Maury C. Moose has his worst nightmares come to life when G.R. Inchworm invades Jingle Bell Block. In order to save his Christmas-loving forest, Maury and his friends must band together and prevent the construction of the new Bar Hum Bug. Will a parody of the 12 Days of Christmas provide Maury the guidance needed to clean up Forest Noel and run G.R. Inchworm out of town? Or will the bugs litter the forest with their New York Slimes newspapers and their Pus Weekly magazines? This Christmas chapter book features puns, rhymes and quirky animal characters that parents and kids will love reading about together.

There's Something about Merry

There's Something about Merry
Author: Codi Hall
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2022-09-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1728265614

"Codi Hall brings all the feels."—Monica Murphy, New York Times bestselling author Curl up this Christmas with a fun, festive romcom full of Christmas tree farm shenanigans and a romance between an outdoorsy single dad and the kind, ambitious, Christmas-loving neighbor he can't stop thinking about. A guarded single dad. A woman scared to love. Clark Griffin and Merry Winters are determined to be friends and nothing more. But they've been anonymously flirting with each other online, and with a little Christmas magic and the help of a precocious kid, these two might just get their one wish this year. "A fun, engaging, and romantic read that is perfect for Christmastime!" —The Nerd Daily for Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist

The Summer of Christmas

The Summer of Christmas
Author: Juliet Giglio
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2022-07-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 172825020X

"Christmas has, indeed, arrived early with this romp."—Booklist July is a great time to celebrate Christmas! In the wild world of making a TV Christmas movie, a hot and sunny upstate New York summer becomes a winter wonderland, overnight. But as cool as the fake snow is, when the real life hero gets tangled up with the movie star, the screenwriter grapples for control of the story, and the fans become a hazard to life and limb, it'll take a Christmas miracle to pull everyone together. Up-and-coming LA screenwriter Ivy Green is about to have her life turned upside down. Her movie, based on her and her high school sweetheart's horrible Christmas breakup, is being filmed in her hometown. Nick Shepherd is less than thrilled to see Ivy after all this time. To complicate matters, Ivy has a budding relationship with the producer, the town is overflowing with movie stars and overly-adoring fans, and worst of all—the actress playing Ivy develops a crush on the real Nick! In the end, Ivy will need to re-write her life script to finally get everything she ever wanted.

A Spot of Trouble

A Spot of Trouble
Author: Teri Wilson
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1728214807

Named by Reader's Digest as one of the Best Romances of ALL TIME Get ready to laugh out loud with this hilarious romantic comedy featuring: A grumpy firefighter who thinks his way is the only way A bubbly cupcake vendor who thinks her pup can do no wrong Adorable Dalmatians who swap places—and the chaos that ensues An opposites-attract romance that'll warm your heart Violet March and Sam Nash are as different as night and day and have been enemies ever since Violet accused Sam of dognapping her beloved Dalmatian. Sam knows that would never happen—his well-trained fire safety demonstration dog never steps out of line, whereas Violet's problematic pooch has never met a command she didn't ignore completely, much like her bubbly owner. So when Sprinkles and Cinder accidentally switch places during the annual police vs. fire department softball tournament, Violet is thrilled by her dog's sudden perfect behavior, while stubborn-yet-charming Sam is horrified to find that his dog no longer listens. But when they eventually realize and switch the dogs back, Sam and Violet are shocked to find that not everything is as simple as it seems. And a little puppy love might be just the thing they've been missing... Praise for Teri Wilson: "Teri Wilson is the Queen of Romantic Comedy."—Sarah Morgan, USA Today bestselling author "A preposterous premise [turned] into delightfully escapist fun."—Kirkus Reviews for The Accidental Beauty Queen "A delightful romp."—Library Journal Starred Review for Royally Roma

Family Ties and Tales (Final Edition)

Family Ties and Tales (Final Edition)
Author: Doug Boylan
Publisher: DMBoylan
Total Pages: 510
Release:
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

I have been working about 40 years gathering family stories and digging through libraries and computer archives tracking the history of my families ancestors. It’s the age old question of where did I come from. I was able to find some interesting tales about who our ancestors were, what they did, and how we ended up where we are.

Lost at Christmas

Lost at Christmas
Author: Larry E. Mifsud
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2013-05-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1483604659

The winter of 1896 in the Yukon was very cold and windy. The winters were especially hard on the birds and animals. Settlers who moved to the Yukon struggled to survive. They provided shelter for their families by constructing small farmhouses. The wild life and settlers seldom crossed paths but that would all change. A severe snow storm altered the quiet existence of a family of geese, a tiny moose and a family of settlers. The result ended in a daring rescue and an everlasting friendship between them and a young girl at Christmas.