On January 1st, 1900-during a snowstorm like no other-a mysterious boy is born in a Manhattan hospital. His name is Christopher Kringle. He arrives with dimples like his mother's, eyes no one can explain, and a future even he doesn't understand. Some call him lucky. Others say he's cursed. But only a few know the truth: he carries the DNA of every known civilization-and a secret that powerful men will do anything to destroy. Christopher Kringle & The Seven-Year Curse is the first book in a nine-part saga chronicling the hidden origin of Santa Claus. As Christopher grows up in the heart of New York's immigrant neighborhoods, he's surrounded by love, mystery, and danger. His guardians-Julianna and Aunt Shirley-do everything they can to protect him from the eyes of the Confraters, an ancient secret society that has shaped history through control, fear, and a forbidden book known only as ARTEM IMPERIUM. Over the course of this richly woven tale, readers will meet the entire Kringle family; a goldfish named Bubbles; a silent boy hiding in a barn; and the "famous" helpers-some kind, some mysterious-who guide Christopher's early life. Alongside his miraculous birth and unexpected upbringing, Christopher must come to terms with a chilling reality: a mysterious curse that threatens his life every seven years. Blending magical realism with historical depth, The Seven-Year Curse transports readers into a world where every Christmas tradition has a hidden beginning-and every act of kindness plants the seed of something far greater. It's a story of resilience, sacrifice, imagination, and the enduring belief that helping others-especially when it's hardest-is the first step toward changing the world. Ideal for parents reading aloud to children ages 7-12, for independent readers who love character-driven fantasy, and for families looking to begin a meaningful new Christmas tradition-one filled with wonder, mystery, and heart

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