title: The Story of Donner - The Sleigh Bell Letters
author: Leslie A. Martin
description: The Story of Donner, Santa's First Reindeer (Book 1 of the collection The Sleigh Bell Letters - Untold Stories of Santa's Reindeer) First book in a wonderful eight book Christmas Series for children. Comes with a matching 2"x2" sleigh bell engraved with Donner's name. Sleigh bell comes in its own red velvet pouch! Story Plot: Did you know that before Santa found Donner, his sleigh was pulled by horses? Learn the myth surrounding Donner and how he got his name. Then go on an adventure with Santa to find Donner, his very first reindeer! The Sleigh Bell Letters are a series of illustrated children's books that share the untold stories of Santa's eight reindeer. Written in the form of a letter from Santa, each 9"x7" hardcover book tells a different reindeer's tale. Adding to the charm and magic of these stories is the fact that each one comes with a matching engraved sleigh bell that reminds children of the special message each reindeer has to offer the world -- messages like the importance of family or doing the right thing. Beautifully illustrated and sure to bring a new Holiday Tradition to your family. Children love the stories and grand parents and parents, alike, love to read them to children.
zlib_text: Sl eigh B el l s and R ings
  B y D ahl ia R ose
  Copyright ©  December 2011, Dahlia Rose Cover art by For the Muse
  Designs ©  December 2011
  
  ISBN 978-1-936668-43-4
  This is a work of fiction. All characters and events portrayed in this
  novel are fictitious or used fictitiously. All rights reserved, including
  the right to reproduce this book, or portions thereof, in any form.
  Sugar and Spice Press
  North Carolina, USA
  www.sugarnspicepress.com
  Sleigh Bells and Rings Dahlia Rose
  
  Chapter O ne
  N ovember 2 9 th…
  “EOD Team Two we are at a stand still and waiting for removal of
  IED.”
  The scratchy voice came over the radio in the over-packed humvee.
  Major Dave Scott rolled his eyes behind his sunglasses as he
  popped a piece of the spearmint gum into his mouth. It staved off the
  hunger pangs in his stomach that reminded him that he hadn’t eaten
  since lunch the day before. He hated the fucking ready-to-eat meals
  in his truck. He’d had them for the last four days and couldn’t wait to
  have an actual m