The Captain's Christmas

"Without dismissing the Captain’s and Matilda’s sadness, this festive title uses a gentle tone to convey the message that sometimes the best way to help yourself is to help others" – Booklist When old Captain Drake finds out little Matilda will be home on Christmas without her father, he comes up with a plan to bring joy to her season. How can a lonely old sailor throw a celebration grand enough to raise Matilda’s spirits? • A cheerful story about community and how when we help others we end up helping ourselves along the way • A nautical retelling of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens • Set in a picturesque seaside town during Christmastime • Deals with a child celebrating a major holiday without one of her parents