{"product_id":"father-christmas-9781970157161","title":"Father Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003eFather Christmas is an unforgettable coming-of-age story that will bring families together with inspirational holiday cheer and nostalgia for the comfort of Santa Claus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the coal mining town of Brilliant, Ohio during the Great Depression, 10-year-old Annie O'Neill is finally allowed to stay up on Christmas Eve, bursting with excitement and wonder at finally catching a glimpse of Father Christmas himself  Though her family struggles to make ends meet, Santa Claus always leaves Annie and her siblings presents that bring joy and laughter for the whole family. When Annie's Father returns home from a long shift at the coal mine on Christmas Eve, Annie makes a life-changing discovery about who Santa Claus really is. As her heart wrestles with reality and make-believe, Annie's profound discovery about the real Father Christmas will touch the hearts of people everywhere. As she gracefully releases her innocence, Annie learns the true meaning of Christmas is what lies in your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A beautifully-written tribute to fathers and their daughters, mothers and their sons, and the true spirit of Christmas. It will touch your heart.\"--Malcolm McDowell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This beautiful family story makes me believe in Santa Claus.\" --Norman Stephens, former head Warner Television, Village Roadshow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Herrington is a born storyteller. His skills are in full display here as he reminds us all, in the tradition of O'Henry, Dickens, and the Grimms, how the Christmas season can restore our faith in each other.\"\u003cbr\u003e --John Harrison, writer\/director Frank Herbert's Dune\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHerrington, Rowdy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Rowdy Herrington is a screenwriter, author and a director of eight feature films. In his long career in Hollywood he has worked with a stellar cast of great actors, including Patrick Swayze, Sam Elliot, James Spader, Jeff Daniels, Kelly Lynch, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jim Caviezel, Claire Forlani, Malcolm McDowell, Aidan Quinn, Bruce Willis, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Berenger, Rowdy has written over forty screenplays and pilots. He lives with his wife Toni Semple on their ranch in Livingston, Montana with two dogs, two cats and four horses.","brand":"Story Merchant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50859419009298,"sku":"9781970157161","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c50e4abe-dc09-445f-ae92-41d150d4e317.jpg?v=1737557575","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/father-christmas-9781970157161","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}