Tillie’S Magical Christmas Ride

By Lupe Almaguer Cruz

Its the night before Christmas and, as Tillie sits by the window, she cant help but think about what a wonderful Christmas shell have this year. Little does she know that her nightand her lifeare about to be changed forever. As Tillie stares dreamily through her window, a sudden flash of light catches her attention and she realizes the light was caused by a bird streaking through the sky. Coming to her, Tillie discovers she can talk with the bird. In a rush to get closer to the bird, Tillie goes outside clutching her letter to Santa. Before she knows it, the bird snatches her letter and flies away. It isnt long before the bird returns, however. And, when he does, he brings friends.

In the middle of the night, long after Tillie has fallen asleep, the stars descend toward Tillies house. As they get closer, the stars become glittering angels, and beyond them is someone very special to Tillie. Behind the angels is Santa, and he needs her help.

Tillies Magical Christmas Ride is an enchanted tale about one girls magical Christmas Eve as Santas Little Helper. Infused with both the magic of myth and the glory of Jesuss birth, Tillies adventure inspires not only childrens, but, also, adults sense of adventure and reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Oct 15, 2014
• ISBN: 9781480810860

Lupe Almaguer Cruz

Lupe Almaguer Cruz dreamed she met Santa at the age of seven. This special mystical dream lived within her for many years. Years later, while writing her life story, she thought of writing her childhood dream. She currently lives in San Diego, California.

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ISBN: 978-1-4808-1085-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-1087-7 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-1086-0 (e)

Archway Publishing rev. date: 10/09/2014

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T his book is for my son Richard A. Cruz. His love and encouragement never wavered as he continually persuaded me to publish this book.

With much love I dedicated this book in memory of a lovely young lady, Lane Lyon.

Many thanks to my lovely sisters, Josie Almaguer, and Maria Almaguer Garner for their enthusiastic reception of Tillie’s Magical Christmas Ride. Their support is priceless.

A word of gratitude to the friends that read my manuscript early on, they are too numerous to be named in their entirety, but they include: Corrine Muriset, Richard Cruz Sr. Matilde Gonzalez, and Misty Dawn Bellah.

Finally, to all the children of the world, please remember this: Believe in yourselves. Diligently work towards making your dreams come true, because everything is possible as long as you believe.

Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

About the Author

Chapter 1

T illie stood by the window while watching the beautiful bright sky. She was thinking about what would be a great Christmas. A beautiful idea came to her mind. She looked back and called for her little brother. Andy, come here. Andy!

Andy ran to the window and held his sister’s hand. Excitedly, she said, Look, Andy. Look up at the sparkling sky. Soon, Santa will be flying down among the stars with a big bag full of toys.

Do you know what I really want for Christmas? I would love to meet Santa. Wouldn’t you? If I met Santa, I would want you to meet him too. I would ask him lots of questions. But I would only ask him for two gifts: a gift for our grandma and a gift for you. I’m hoping Santa can bring Grandma new teeth. And for you … Oh, oh, if I told you, then it wouldn’t be a surprise, would it?

Smiling and touching his baby teeth, Andy looked at his sister. Umma, um, Tuti? he asked.

Yes, Andy, Grandma would like teeth just like yours.

Tillie pictured Grandma smiling with the only two teeth she had left.

Grandma told me that she didn’t like to brush her teeth as a young girl, said Tillie. "One by one, her teeth rotted and fell out. The tooth fairy brings a new tooth every time the old one