Editor’s note: This is Chapter 6 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. “Well, it sounds like you two sure brightened up her holiday,” Mr. Hinkly said the next afternoon as Anna and Tyler filled him in on what they’d done for ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Chapter 5 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. Anna couldn’t stop thinking about what they’d seen. It made her sad to see Mrs. Campbell so upset, especially since she was always so cheerful when they saw ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Chapter 4 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. By MEGAN SMITH and HOLLY NITTOLI Correspondents Mr. Hinkly crossed his arms and frowned at them. “So I see you found the door,” he said. Anna and ...

Editor’s note: This is Chapter 3 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. “Hey,” Tyler called, the box of mugs forgotten as he stood next to Anna, watching the door slowly open all by itself. “Is someone in there?” Silence ...

Editor’s note: This is Chapter 2 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. “That reminds me, Ty,” Anna said as she led them to their favorite table next to the small electric fireplace against the wall. “My dad said to tell you ...

Editor’s note: This is Chapter 1 of a 12-part fictional Christmas tale. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. The day that changed Anna’s life forever began at her favorite place: The Book Secret. It was the first day of Christmas vacation, and she was eager to find a ...