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    To Help an Elf
    To Help an Elf
    To Help an Elf
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    To Help an Elf

    By Teena Raffa-Mulligan

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    Emi and her twin brothers have a secret.

    There's a Christmas elf in their backyard and she's eaten so many strawberries it's given her a tummy ache. Can Emi, Max and Sam help her recover so she can return to the North Pole and deliver her Christmas gift list to Santa on time?

    An Australian Christmas story.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSea Song Publications
    Release dateNov 1, 2020
    ISBN9780648534679
    To Help an Elf
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    Teena Raffa-Mulligan

    Teena Raffa-Mulligan is a reader, writer and daydream believer who believes there is magic in every day if you choose to find it. She discovered the wonderful world of storytelling as a child and decided to become a writer at an early age. Teena writes for children and adults and her publications range from poetry and short stories to picture books and novels. Her writing life has also included a long career in journalism. She shares her passion for books and writing by presenting talks and workshops to encourage people of all ages to write their own stories.

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      To Help an Elf - Teena Raffa-Mulligan

      To Help an Elf

      Teena Raffa-Mulligan

      Published by Sea Song Publications, 2020.

      While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

      TO HELP AN ELF

      First edition. November 1, 2020.

      Copyright © 2020 Teena Raffa-Mulligan.

      ISBN: 978-0648534679

      Written by Teena Raffa-Mulligan.

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Copyright Page

      Dedication

      Chapter 1 | A Surprise Visitor

      Chapter 2 | A Small Problem

      Chapter 3 | A Safe Place

      Chapter 4 | A Secret Mission

      Chapter 5 | A Special Remedy

      Chapter 6 | A Goodbye Gift

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      Further Reading: The Fifty Per Cent Princess and Other Goodnight Reads

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