The Forgotten Helper: A Christmas Story - Softcover

Moore, Lorrie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440416809 ISBN 13: 9780440416807

Publisher: Yearling Books, 2002

Synopsis

When Aben, Santa's grouchiest elf, is accidentally left behind at the home of an equally grouchy young girl, he worries that it may take longer than a year for him to get picked-up if the girl doesn't change her nasty ways and make herself worthy of a present the following Christmas. Reprint.

About this title

About the Author:

Lorrie Moore's work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Best American Short Stories, and Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards.
From the Hardcover edition.

From the Inside Flap:

Aben is Santa's best toy maker. He is also Santa's grouchiest, most ill-behaved elf. On Christmas Eve while Santa and the other elves are delivering gifts, Aben's task is to watch the reindeer. But at the very last house, Aben sneaks down the chimney to take a look around. When he comes back up to the roof, Santa, the elves, and the sleigh are gone! Aben must wait a whole year until Santa returns. As the stranded Aben investigates the house, he finds a young girl who is as grouchy and mischievous as he is. No wonder Santa almost didn't stop to bring Ivy gifts this year. And who's to say he will next year if this incorrigible girl doesn't learn to behave? So begins Aben's adventure: he must learn about Ivy and devise a plan to ensure that Santa will come back for him next Christmas Eve.
From the Hardcover edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Yearling Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0440416809
• ISBN 13: 9780440416807
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Lewis T.