Christopher Kringle & The Seven Year Curse

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.