When everything tilts sideways, sometimes all you need is a little magic-and a lot of courage.

Ten-year-old Ava Miller's world has been turned upside down. Her parents are separating, her mom is in the hospital with early labor, and she's spending Christmas Eve in her grandmother's apartment feeling scared and alone. But when Ava discovers a mysterious talking book that offers her ten tasks to complete in twenty-four hours, everything changes.

10 tasks. 24 hours. 1 miracle.

Each task teaches Ava something important about courage, sharing, helping, patience, remembrance, gratitude, song, family, siblings, and community. As she works through the challenges-from writing a heartfelt letter to her parents to creating a Help Basket for her neighbors-Ava discovers that she has the power to transform not just her own life, but her entire community.

Perfect for readers who loved Wonder, The Wild Robot, and The One and Only Ivan.

The Christmas Miracle of Pine Street is a heartwarming story about:

• Finding strength during family changes
• Building community connections
• The power of small acts of kindness
• Redefining what family means
• Discovering that miracles aren't magic-they're what happens when we choose to care for each other

Ideal for:

• Ages 8-12 (Middle Grade)
• Family reading time and discussions
• Classroom social-emotional learning
• Holiday reading with year-round appeal
• Children navigating family transitions

From author Mel C. Steel comes a story that reminds us that even when we can't control the big changes in our lives, we can still choose how we respond. We can choose courage over fear, connection over isolation, and hope over despair.

Join Ava on Pine Street and discover the magic of everyday miracles.