Ann M. Martin

As Flora and Ruby prepare for their first Christmas in Camden Falls with their grandmother, Min, the holiday spirit of the close-knit community must combat such issues as poverty, abusive parents, and Alzheimer's disease.

Struggling with Asperger's, Rose shares a bond with her beloved dog, but when the dog goes missing during a storm, Rose is forced to confront the limits of her comfort levels, even if it means leaving her routines in order to search for her pet.