Arna is a young boy growing up in Norway. Many delightful times are had by him and his family as the story begins in early summer. The tension builds near Christmas time when Arna?s older brother, a first mate on a ship ?The Christmas Star? is still out at sea when severe winter storms are reported. Due to his anxiety for his brother, Arna is late for school one too many times. This is a wonderful Christmas story for many ages. I have read it every Christmas season since I discovered it.
