"On Dasher! On Dancer! On Melvin and Laverne? Who will be the lucky reindeer chosen to fly Santa's sleigh? There's only one way to find out... Let's get ready to... Reindeer!"--P. [4] of cover.
The reindeer need some attention too! You may recognize their names, but what are those strange "reindeer games"? The story flashes back five hundred years ago to the very first Reindeer Games. Athletic reindeer from all over the world arrive at the North Pole to compete. Santa is a proud fan who watches his eight reindeer, and even though not all goes as planned, the last game is the most unexpected event of all!
Presents an account of how reindeer are raised at the North Pole by Santa and his helpers, with details on the skills they have to learn, the chores they have to do, and the tricks they like to play on the elves, along with descriptions of the personalities of some of the most famous reindeer.
Santa Mouse, Santa’s littlest helper, prepares the reindeer for their big Christmas Eve flight in this charming holiday storybook! With all the snow that has fallen this winter, the reindeers haven’t been able to practice flying. Will they be ready to pull Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve? They will with the help of Coach Santa Mouse, who trains the crew with a few reindeer games!
It is almost Christmas. The elves are very busy making toys; Santa is resting for the big night. Suddenly, they discover that four of the reindeer have retired and they must find and train four new reindeer if the children of the world are to get their presents! Everyone works together to find those perfect reindeer to help Santa deliver his toys. Reindeer Games follows Egbert, the chief elf of the North Pole as he discovers his error: four of the reindeer pulling Santa's sleigh are retiring before Christmas! Egbert must now tell Santa and Mrs. Claus of his mistake and together, they must decide how to replace the four reindeer in time for Christmas.
When Holly White’s fiancé cancels their Christmas Eve wedding with less than two weeks to go, Holly heads home with a broken heart. Lucky for her, home in historic Mistletoe, Maine is magical during Christmastime—exactly what the doctor prescribed. Except her plan to drown her troubles in peppermints and snickerdoodles is upended when local grouch and president of the Mistletoe Historical Society Margaret Fenwick is bludgeoned and left in the sleigh display at Reindeer Games, Holly’s family tree farm. When the murder weapon is revealed as one of the wooden stakes used to identify trees on the farm, Sheriff Evan Grey turns to Holly’s father, Bud, and the Reindeer Games staff. And it doesn’t help that Bud and the reindeer keeper were each seen arguing with Margaret just before her death. But Holly knows her father, and is determined to exonerate him.The jingle bells are ringing, the clock is ticking, and if Holly doesn't watch out, she'll end up on Santa's naughty list in Twelve Slays of Christmas, Jacqueline Frost’s jolly series debut.
Everyone can name Santa's Reindeer, but how did they earn their place guiding his sleigh? Santa Claus needs to replace his two ageing reindeer, Leo and Flora, or Christmas will be cancelled! Reindeer from all over the world head to the North Pole to compete in The Reindeer Games - a series of mental and physical challenges to determine who earns a place guiding Santa's sleigh. Told through the eyes of Skye, a teenage reindeer from the famous MacDonald herd in Scotland, the competing Reindeer will test more than just their skills in physical and mental fitness. They must overcome self-doubt, inner fears and harness their inner child.
"The Reindeer Games: A Christmas Competition" is a heartwarming tale that unfolds in the magical realm of the North Pole. Join Santa's reindeer as they embark on a spirited competition, testing their skills and spreading joy during the festive season. This enchanting ebook captures the essence of friendship, teamwork, and the true spirit of Christmas, making it a delightful read for all ages.