Claire's Christmas Catastrophe: The Trouble With Two, #1

By Kerrie Flanagan

Get ready for a heartwarming holiday adventure that will have early readers aged 6-8 on the edge of their seats! In "Claire's Christmas Catastrophe," 10-year-old Claire is about to face her toughest Christmas challenge yet.

 

Claire absolutely adores Christmas, with its twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the joy of spending time with family. However, when a sudden and unexpected Christmas Eve blizzard blankets the town, Claire finds herself trapped indoors with her mischievous twin brothers. As if that isn't enough, a power outage leaves the house in darkness, and she realizes that her much-anticipated time with friends is in jeopardy.

 

The true test comes when Claire discovers that her beloved Grandma, the heart and soul of their family traditions, might not be able to join them for Christmas. 

 

Will this turn out to be Claire's  worst Christmas ever?

 

Join Claire on a heartwarming journey filled with surprises, laughter, and the true meaning of Christmas as she discovers that sometimes, the most unexpected moments can lead to the most cherished memories.

 

Perfect for young readers aged 6-8, this delightful Christmas tale is sure to become a cherished holiday favorite. "Claire's Christmas Catastrophe" is not just a story about surviving holiday mishaps; it's a celebration of family, resilience, and the joy that comes from unexpected moments of togetherness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hot Chocolate Press
• Release date: Jul 17, 2016
• ISBN: 9781536546651

Book preview

Chapter 1

Snow, Snow, Snow

Something was different when I woke up. My nose felt like ice. I jumped out of bed, grabbed my slippers and my fuzzy blue robe. The lights on the little Christmas tree in my room were out. That was strange. I uncapped the red marker and made a big X on December 23. Just one more day ‘til Christmas! I went to see who else was awake. My little brothers’ door was still closed. That was a good sign. The house would be peaceful for a little while at least. Mom sat by the fireplace, trying to light a fire.

Good morning, Mom, I said.

Good morning, Claire.

I went into the kitchen. I stopped and stared. Dad! What are you doing here? Don’t you have work today?

Have you looked outside? He pointed to the window.

I couldn’t believe what I saw. It was snowing and the wind was blowing it everywhere. I could barely see the top of the swing-set and half of the shed was buried. I raced to the front window.

This is crazy! I yelled. I’ve never seen this much snow!

Our cars were covered almost to the top. Nobody was on the road. No wonder Dad was still home. I went back into the kitchen. Dad took out the camp stove.

Why are you using that? I asked.

The electricity is out, he said, striking a match. That’s why it’s so cold in here. I need coffee. I can use this to make some.

Oh! Just like we do when we are camping.

Exactly. Can you grab the coffee for me?

Sure. I went to the pantry.