Christmas Trolls by Jan Brett bug bites Branches & Boughs

Branches & Boughs

The Quaker Graveyard in NantucketWilliam Meredith

the sea and all the sea dwellers

and "a convincing story of mixed loyalties and divided affections" ( Kirkus Reviews)

Pretending to be a runaway slave

Christmas Trolls by Jan Brett bug bites Branches & BoughsChristmas is Treva's favorite time of year, especially the preparations finding the perfect tree, decorating the house, and making presents for her family. But this year is different. Small things are disappearing, then some of the presents themselves. Treva is mystified, until early one morning she sees a small creature scurrying across the snow, carrying the Christmas pudding. Treva races after it into the forest where her adventures are just