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When Christa’s parents announce their divorce just before her holiday break, her plans for Christmas are upended. She ends up spending the season in Europe with her mother, while her father, though in Chicago, sends her on a playful scavenger hunt. Each dare sends Christa on adventures through the historic streets of Florence, the romantic avenues of Paris, and the bustling heart of London, blending family separation, holiday spirit, and international travel in a coming‑of‑age story for young readers.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marissa Burt
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