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The Kitten Who Saved Christmas
t's Christmas Eve, the most magical day of the year, but Ginni's heart is breaking. For this is the first Christmas without mom.
As Ginni's melancholy Christmas Eve unfolds, strange things begin to happen. Lights flash on and off, music plays by itself, an owl circles around and around the house, all of which lead the entire family outside. What they discover under the maple tree will change all of their lives forever.
But what happened that Christmas Eve is not the only mystery needing to be solved. While at home on Christmas break, the entire family begins to have small items go missing.
Mysteries abound and Ginni, while still trying to cope with her grief, must do what she can to make sense of their mysterious Christmas Eve discovery as well as to figure out who is the sneaky thief.
Can Ginni solve all the mysteries?
As Ginni's melancholy Christmas Eve unfolds, strange things begin to happen. Lights flash on and off, music plays by itself, an owl circles around and around the house, all of which lead the entire family outside. What they discover under the maple tree will change all of their lives forever.
But what happened that Christmas Eve is not the only mystery needing to be solved. While at home on Christmas break, the entire family begins to have small items go missing.
Mysteries abound and Ginni, while still trying to cope with her grief, must do what she can to make sense of their mysterious Christmas Eve discovery as well as to figure out who is the sneaky thief.
Can Ginni solve all the mysteries?
94 pages, Hardcover
Published November 2, 2021
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About the author
Nova DuBois
9 books1 followerNova Dubois has spent her life among children’s books and elementary-aged children. She began her love of children’s literature in her early teens when volunteering at her hometown’s library where she held Saturday morning storytelling hour and assisted in maintaining the children’s book area. This passion resulted in pre- and post-graduate degrees in library science. She enjoys bringing stories to life for children and watching their imaginations soar.
She has her own special black cat who helps provide inspiration for the Vine Street Mysteries series. This is the first book of this series, and who knows where her black cat will lead her?
She has her own special black cat who helps provide inspiration for the Vine Street Mysteries series. This is the first book of this series, and who knows where her black cat will lead her?
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November 11, 2023
Cute little story about a family who find a kitten and the start of a mystery on Christmas Eve. Items are disappearing from ten-year-old Ginni's family's household. Who is taking them? Where are the missing objects? Could it be Neelia, their new little kitten?
If you or your family enjoys the small town cozy settings of Hallmark films and happy endings, give this story about a try. It would make a nice family read-aloud for the holidays.
If you or your family enjoys the small town cozy settings of Hallmark films and happy endings, give this story about a try. It would make a nice family read-aloud for the holidays.
September 23, 2023
It is the best book I've read.Im on page 82, and there are 93 pages . It's fun and Crazy . I met Nova DuBois at a craft fair .I got 3 books, 3 book marks and 1 plushie, and a sticker.I love it .
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August 27, 2023
I enjoy a thrilling mystery.
Ginni and Frankie have one on their hands. It's their first Christmas without their mom. They have a Christmas guest, Neelia, who's coat of black fur reminds Ginni of her mother's hair. When little things start to go missing, the mystery grows. The suspect list is short. Dad, Frankie and Ginni all have things that are missing. So who's the culprit? Where did Neelia come from? What's Neelia's connection to the mysterious owl that announced her presence at the front door? Did Ginni's mom send Neelia to help the family through their grief? Nova Dubois delivers a very touching story of hope, love and loss, with a side of mystery. You will be surprised by the mystery culprit! Thoroughly enjoyable!
Ginni and Frankie have one on their hands. It's their first Christmas without their mom. They have a Christmas guest, Neelia, who's coat of black fur reminds Ginni of her mother's hair. When little things start to go missing, the mystery grows. The suspect list is short. Dad, Frankie and Ginni all have things that are missing. So who's the culprit? Where did Neelia come from? What's Neelia's connection to the mysterious owl that announced her presence at the front door? Did Ginni's mom send Neelia to help the family through their grief? Nova Dubois delivers a very touching story of hope, love and loss, with a side of mystery. You will be surprised by the mystery culprit! Thoroughly enjoyable!
December 20, 2024
We’re happy to see this will be a series, it’s such a great cozy mystery exploring the challenges of those tween years. When I was that age (cough, cough) Nancy Drew was all that and a bag of chips, this book brought back many of those memories. Ah, nostalgia of the season.
What a great time to launch a new series with a sprinkling of Christmas magic. The family aspect pulled at my heartstrings and I was grateful for the fun diversions. The mysteries were a hoot to solve. Don’t limit this book to tweens, as an adult, I enjoyed it too. This small book is packed full of fantastic writing that kept us engaged. Highly recommended.
What a great time to launch a new series with a sprinkling of Christmas magic. The family aspect pulled at my heartstrings and I was grateful for the fun diversions. The mysteries were a hoot to solve. Don’t limit this book to tweens, as an adult, I enjoyed it too. This small book is packed full of fantastic writing that kept us engaged. Highly recommended.
October 8, 2022
A Start to Something Special
A wonderful introduction to what can be a great series exploring the internal and external challenges of growing up. The story speaks to tweens on being a kid and facing the next stage of life. I look forward to sharing the series with my family members as they grow and relate to the main characters.
A wonderful introduction to what can be a great series exploring the internal and external challenges of growing up. The story speaks to tweens on being a kid and facing the next stage of life. I look forward to sharing the series with my family members as they grow and relate to the main characters.
November 23, 2021
Entertaining, Fun, and a Joy to Read!
I recommend this book to children ages 7 to 12 and anyone who's young at heart. It is heart-warming and suspenseful at the same time. I'm anxious to return to Vine Street and see what everyone encounters in book 2.
I recommend this book to children ages 7 to 12 and anyone who's young at heart. It is heart-warming and suspenseful at the same time. I'm anxious to return to Vine Street and see what everyone encounters in book 2.
January 1, 2025
Super cute and cozy family read!
March 23, 2025
What a sweet little mystery book!! It’s a short read, but absolutely brimming with heart, fun, and the perfect touch of mystery!
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