The Santa Sleuth (Kids & Kisses Christmas) cover

The Santa Sleuth (Kids & Kisses Christmas)

by Heather Allison

"You're getting the hang of this parenting business." Kirk's words startled Amanda. Parenting. It had been years since she'd thought about having a child. She didn't have time for a child. She had goals, plans .... An elf approached them--it was Virginia's turn to see Santa. "Would you two like to get in the picture with your daughter?" "Oh, we're not--" Amanda started to say, but Kirk grabbed her elbow. "Yes. We would like one of us all." He urged her toward Santa. Amanda stared. Why was he doing this? Was he simply caught up in the "spirit of Christmas"? She Was about to argue. Then she looked at Virginia. The little girl was thrilled they were all together. Maybe goals could be changed ....

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?