Chronicles of a lost boy on christmas - a. f. presson

One lonely Christmas Eve night, Nicholas sat on the rooftop of the orphanage, peering into the windows of a nearby cottage celebrating Christmas.

A deep-seated need rose within him to understand the mysterious holiday, to provide for the less fortunate, like himself.

Along with his closest friends, Lula and Alius, the orphans run away from the only home they know to search for their family, so they may also experience the magic of Christmas.

Nothing goes as planned on their adventure, and while the years ahead are filled with heartache, Nicholas discovers the true meaning of family and a purpose that changes the world.