Tinsel and the Child of Light

By Holt Clarke

On the very first Christmas Eve, long ago, an angel star appeared in the heavens. Her radiance illumined the heart. And her light pointed the way. Stargazers followed her star. And shepherds entertained angels. A promise of hope. A journey of discovery. A night of wonder. Venture into the enchanting world of Tinsel the Christmas angel, and experience the wonders her brilliant star inspired on one magical night that changed the world.

The prequel to, Tinsel and the Book of Christmas Magic.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Holt Clarke
• Release date: Sep 19, 2016
• ISBN: 9780997988840

Holt Clarke

Holt Clarke is a proud Dad of the coolest kids on earth, on Santa's Nice List, and keep'n the magic real along with his family in Charleston, South Carolina. Holt earned the Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University, Master of Divinity degree from Duke University, and Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina Wesleyan College.

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HOLT CLARKE

TINSEL and the CHILD of LIGHT

Cover Art and Interior Illustrations by Aprilily

Imagination 2 Creation Publishing

Charleston, SC USA

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To Alexis, Kiera, and Luke.

Love you all.

The darkest midnight in December,

No snow, no hail, nor winter storm,

Shall hinder us for to remember,

The Babe that on this night was born.

With shepherds we are come to see,

This lovely Infants glorious charms,

Born of a maid as prophets said,

The God of love in Mary's arms.

~ The Darkest Midnight in December from The Kilmore Carols

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Chapter 1

THE LIGHT STONE

A YOUNG GIRL skipped along the river bank. Her silvery hair shimmered in the radiant sun. The crystal clear waters meandered around the City of Light.

A sparkle in the burbling water caught her eye. Could it be? She said.

Could probably would, if you understood what you should. She heard a voice reply.

Giggling, the young girl placed one hand on her hip and raised her other in reply.

Be it a stone or a bone, I’ll never seek it alone, she bantered, with a beaming smile.

You’ve traveled far young one, the friendly voice said. What has you skipping along so?

Why a bright delight inspired me to take flight and seek a light! The young girl said, her ocean blue eyes gleaming with mystery and wonder.

The young girl’s silvery hair twinkled in the reflective water. She couldn’t stop grinning as she curiously looked about the river.

Could it be? She said again. Skipping out across the crystal water, she enjoyed the feel of the liquid beneath her feet.

She started to glide on the air before spotting the shiny object beneath