Title: North for the Winter
Author: Bobby Podesta
Genre: Graphic novel
Ages: 8-12 years
Summary and Highlights:
It’s almost Christmas, and Virginia and her dad are moving in with her aunt after the sudden loss of Virginia’s mom. On the trip to Aunt Frances’ house, Virginia spots something impossible: a flying reindeer. Virginia and her new neighbor, Benny, set off on a quest to find the reindeer and stumble upon an adventure of jolly proportions while dodging a reindeer tracker and befriending elves. A perfect graphic novel for anyone who’s ever wanted to soar on one of Santa’s reindeer while saving Christmas.
This story also shows the beginning stages of the NORAD Santa Tracker. You should definitely go read up on it. It’s such a fun story!
- Alice, Youth Services Manager