Mission

<p>Christmas is under attack in Maple Street-and ten-year-old Lila Harper is the only one who can save it.</p><p>When Lila and her six-year-old brother Finn discover a mysterious glowing star hidden in their grandmother's attic they unlock a seventy-year-old secret: the Christmas Star Promise. But with only twelve days until Christmas Eve their family's holiday spirit is fading fast and a sinister force known as the Black Star is consuming Christmas magic across their town.</p><p>Armed with cryptic clues a treasure map and the help of their grumpy neighbor Mr. Jenkins-who might not be so grumpy after all-Lila assembles Star Squad: a ragtag team of cookie-baking warriors sword-wielding librarians and one very determined golden retriever. Together they must race against time to collect seven sacred Lights before the Black Star's master destroys Christmas forever.</p><p>But when friends become enemies and the ultimate sacrifice is required Lila discovers that the real magic of Christmas isn't found in lights or stars-it's found in the promises we keep and the people we protect.</p><p>Perfect for fans of <em>The Polar Express</em> and <em>A Christmas Carol</em> <strong>Mission: Christmas Star</strong> is a heartwarming adventure about family courage and the true meaning of Christmas magic that lives in all of us.</p><p><em>The Promise never ends. The adventure has just begun.</em></p><p><br> </p>