Before there was the Elf on the Shelf there was a young boy named Nicholas. . . .

Shipwrecked in the Arctic Tundra, a young Nicholas and his loyal dog, Barry, stumble upon the enchanted and mysterious world of One True North—home to gnomes, fairies, and, of course, magical elves. This epic Santa Claus origin story shows how Nicholas discovers that these special creatures protect a powerful relic known as the Lumistella Stone, a shard of the Christmas star that fell to Earth thousands of years ago. To those who believe, the stone holds the power to spread goodwill and love throughout the universe. But its strength can be extinguished. Gangleri, a powerful force driven by greed and hate, seeks to snatch the Lumistella Stone for his own sinister ambitions. With his army of twisted monsters and beasts known as Lightalfs, Gangleri will launch an attack that will end One True North forever.

Now caught in the crosshairs of an ancient prophecy, this kids fantasy book finds Nicholas and his new fellowship battling Gangleri and his army. Can a little boy find the courage to become the noble hero that One True North—and the rest of the universe—so desperately needs? Only if he chooses to believe. . . . 

• Perfect for holiday reading
• Filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season
• A delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere