The Light of Christmas
Richard Paul Evans (author),
Daniel Craig (illustrator)
Alladin, 2002
Every Christmas since he could remember, young Alexander walked many miles to the town of Noel, to watch the Keeper of the Flame light the torch of Christmas. This year, the Keeper of the Flame is going to choose someone new to light the torch, but Alexander’s mother is not well enough to make the trip. Alexander heads toward Noel on his own. Along the way, he finds an old man in the snow. Will he stop and help even if it means he will miss the lighting of the torch?
Richard Paul Evans’ fable-like story speaks to the themes of genuine giving, the true meaning of Christmas and being a Good Samaritan. It’s gentle suspense is appropriate for all ages and would be a good compliment to biblical stories on Christmas Eve or during the advent season.
Themes: Generosity, Genuine Giving, Christmas, True Meaning, Helping Others, Sacrifice, Good Samaritan, Charity, Compassion
Motifs: Christmas, Flame, Torch, Gift, Heart, Winter, Snow,
