About the book
Jimmy can play make-believe as well as anybody. So, he takes an imaginary trip with Marie to help Santa prepare to deliver toys. In conversation, the children learn Santa has a goal of giving the best gifts ever given this year. They help him load the sleigh and make the trip to deliver toys. They encounter a falling star knocking them off course and into another time period. Santa recognizes the village below is two thousand years old.Suddenly, they encounter angels flying to earth with a message for shepherds tending sheep in a field. Curious, Santa agrees to follow the light to earth and lands behind the flock of sheep. He fades into the background as they walk into Bethlehem. Jimmy remembers Sunday School class and explains to Marie that they will see Mary, Joseph, and a baby with a manger for His bed. He relates that Jesus is the Son of God and tells why He came.Following a short distance behind, the make-believe Santa listens to the conversation not only of Jimmy and Marie, but also of the shepherds, Joseph, and Mary. He decides, ôThis is the greatest gift ever given and I had nothing to do with it.ö
Editions of Christmas Encounter
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- ISBN 9781400327669
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Jimmy can play make-believe as well as anybody. So, he takes an imaginary trip with Marie to help Santa prepare to deliver toys. In conversation, the children learn Santa has a goal of giving the best gifts ever given this year. They help him load the sleigh and make the trip to deliver toys. They encounter a falling star knocking them off course and into another time period. Santa recognizes the village below is two thousand years old.Suddenly, they encounter angels flying to earth with a message for shepherds tending sheep in a field. Curious, Santa agrees to follow the light to earth and lands behind the flock of sheep. He fades into the background as they walk into Bethlehem. Jimmy remembers Sunday School class and explains to Marie that they will see Mary, Joseph, and a baby with a manger for His bed. He relates that Jesus is the Son of God and tells why He came.Following a short distance behind, the make-believe Santa listens to the conversation not only of Jimmy and Marie, but also of the shepherds, Joseph, and Mary. He decides, ôThis is the greatest gift ever given and I had nothing to do with it.ö
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christmas Encounter about?
Jimmy can play make-believe as well as anybody. So, he takes an imaginary trip with Marie to help Santa prepare to deliver toys. In conversation, the children learn Santa has a goal of giving the best gifts ever given this year. They help him load the sleigh and make the trip to deliver toys. They encounter a falling star knocking them off course and into another time period. Santa recognizes the village below is two thousand years old.Suddenly, they encounter angels flying to earth with a message for shepherds tending sheep in a field. Curious, Santa agrees to follow the light to earth and lands behind the flock of sheep. He fades into the background as they walk into Bethlehem. Jimmy remembers Sunday School class and explains to Marie that they will see Mary, Joseph, and a baby with a manger for His bed. He relates that Jesus is the Son of God and tells why He came.Following a short distance behind, the make-believe Santa listens to the conversation not only of Jimmy and Marie, but also of the shepherds, Joseph, and Mary. He decides, ôThis is the greatest gift ever given and I had nothing to do with it.ö
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Christmas Encounter?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Where can I read a sample of Christmas Encounter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781400327669
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Christmas Encounter?
J.M. Dickson
Who is the Publisher of the book Christmas Encounter?
Elm Hill
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Christmas Encounter is available as ebook(ISBN 9781400327669)
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