The Pug's Arctic Christmas Mystery

Pippin the pug has one special Christmas wish: to see the Northern Lights. When he travels with his family to the snowy village of Frostbell, he finds glowing cottages, sparkling paths and new friends waiting to welcome him. But just before the village's Winter Lights Celebration, the precious Christmas Star disappears from its velvet cushion.

With the celebration in danger, Pippin follows a trail of curious clues. A strand of blue thread, tiny silver marks and mysterious pawprints lead him from the village hall to an old lantern shed and an icehouse. Along the way, he teams up with Orla, a watchful snowy owl, Tavi, a quick-footed Arctic hare, and Fia, a little red fox who knows more about the missing star than she first admits.

Can Pippin and his friends solve the mystery before the Christmas lights are switched on? Their adventure reveals that even a small mistake can cause a big worry-and that honesty, patience and asking for help can bring friends together again.

The Pug's Arctic Christmas Mystery is a heartwarming winter adventure about friendship, courage, responsibility and kindness. Young readers will enjoy following the clues, meeting the animal friends and discovering the meaning behind Frostbell's Christmas Star. The story also includes a child-friendly Pug Field Guide, with accessible information about a pug's appearance, breathing, food, senses, behaviour, care and safety.

Perfect for a cozy Christmas read-aloud or a seasonal storytime, this animal adventure invites children ages 4-12 to enjoy a gentle mystery and a hopeful celebration beneath the Northern Lights. Pippin's journey reminds readers that courage is not about being the biggest or fastest. Sometimes it means telling the truth, caring for one another and trying again.