content: This is a tale of 7 very bad kids. The trouble the Herdmans get into is unbelievable. They can&#65533;t be all that bad because they do go to church. By intimitation they get the roles in the Christmas Pagant. All the other kids are afraid of the Herdmans. This is a short book and an easy read. You willbe on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next.