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When a nine‑year‑old shepherd boy stumbles through the hills looking for a missing lamb, he encounters people who are less fortunate than he. As he visits their homes and learns of their struggles, his journey turns into a quiet adventure of compassion. In the end, he finds a miraculous revelation—a newborn baby in a stable, inviting wonder and faith into his heart. This tender story, set in a rural Christian setting, follows a young boy’s simple quest and the gentle human connections that guide him to the profound truth of the Nativity.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Gerda Marie Scheidl
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