The Reindeer in the Snowy Barn

Nora wanted one chat with Santa. Instead, her homemade trap catches Alder, a talking reindeer with a sore leg—and Christmas is getting closer. Nora and her friends help him heal in the barn, but getting free is only the beginning. Alder has forgotten the sky road that leads home, and Nora must search the family library for clues before time runs out.

A map points north, but the way is not simple. Ivo and Ruth are following Alder’s snowy tracks, while Scout, the family dog, longs for his friends to return to their usual places. With a promise to keep and a folded map to follow, Nora must help Alder find his way without sending him toward a guess. Can she piece together the signs before the hunters reach the barn and Christmas begins?

This gentle winter adventure pairs a brave, thoughtful heroine with a talking reindeer and a mystery to solve. A warm choice for ages 5–8, it invites young readers to follow the clues and makes a cozy story to share aloud during the Christmas season.