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    A Good Thing
    A Good Thing
    A Good Thing
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    A Good Thing

    By Julia Talbot

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    Dan hates to be known as the 'Christmas Fire Guy', but he is, thanks to the accident that ruined his holiday three years ago. He lets Chris know what he thinks of the time of year, too, when they meet on the street. Chris is full of holiday cheer, and determined to remind Dan how good it can be to celebrate. He's got the Santa hat, the hot chocolate, and the good will toward his fellow man. All Dan has to do is let Chris into his house, and his heart, to realize what a good thing Christmas can be.

    This is a previously published title. The publisher has changed.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTurtlehat Creatives
    Release dateJul 8, 2021
    ISBN9781942831785
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