about+the+author+kristen!

Hello, my name is Kristen. I am 13 years old and I like playing tennis. I have 2 brothers. One is 11 and the other one is 8. My favorite colors are periwinkle, yellow, and pink. I love eating cookie dough and I like baking cookies. I go to art classes and I love hanging out with my friends. I plan on going to college. I love the summer time because I like to go outside and swim. My favorite animal is elephants. I like to listen to music and dance with my friends.
 * About the Author **

Samuel new his friend Josh Carly was dead. He had been for seven years. Josh and Samuel worked together in an office and become very close, but Samuel tried not to be upset. But worked had to go on without Josh. He hired Rob Snatchit, to take his place. Samuel was very mean. He use to be as kind as Santa Claus and his elves. ” Excuse me, sir,” called Rob Snachit. Samuel looked up, with his mean stare. “Yes, what do you want?” He answered. “Well tomorrow’s Christmas, you know?” Rob said softly. Samuel clears his throat and said, “Your point?” “May I have…the day off, to spend with my family?” Rob said. “Fine, but you will lose your pay for day!” Samuel harshly, “just go back to work! We will not talk about this anymore.” Knock, knock! They heard from the door. Before they could answer Sofia danced threw the doors. She walked to Samuel’s desk with a smile. Sofia is Samuel’s nephew was always happy even thought she had little money. Brad and Sofia were madly in love and always have been. Samuel didn’t like how she was always happy and cheerful, especially during the Christmas time. “Hello, dear Uncle,” Sofia said loudly. Samuel didn’t look up from his work. “Merry Christmas, Uncle!” Sofia said with a grin. “Bah!” said Samuel “Humbug! Christmas is nothing to be cheerful about.”

“Oh Uncle, I’m having a Christmas party and I would like you to come.” “NO! Never. Christmas is your thing, not mine. I do not need to celebrate it.” “Ok. If that is what you want.” Sofia said disappointed. “Bah Humbug.” Samuel yelled “Goodbye Uncle”

Time past quickly after Samuel’s niece left and Rob went home. Scrooge slowly locked up the office. He quickly gathered his things and walked home. He was about to open the door to his house, but suddenly saw the doorknob turn into the face of Josh Carly. It was a spooky green. His eyes were as black as the night sky. Samuel Jumped back and nearly tripped. He suddenly ran inside his house, not looking back. Samuel tried to forget the face. He quickly got dressed in his pajamas and went to his room. Before he entered his room he heard rattling, almost like chains. Samuel was so scared. He slammed and locked the door him and ran to his bed. How is this happening he thought to himself. And then all of a sudden Josh Carly appeared. Samuel was amazed what he saw, but still frightened by his appearance. His friend looked exactly the same. His face was that of a black bear, cold and still. But he could see right through him! You could see the other side of Samuels’s room. There were chains wrapped around Josh and they looked they weighted a lot. That must have been the rattling sound Samuel thought. All Samuel could say was “What? …What do you want with me?” “Don’t worry my dear old friend I’m hear only to tell you of what will come” said Josh “What’s coming Josh.?” Asked Samuel “Look at me!” Josh paused, “Look at these chains. They represent all the bad things that I have done in my life.” Samuel couldn’t take his eyes off him. “You don’t want to turn out like me. With these chains, ever so heavy. Three spirits going to coming and help you. They will show you things and help you understand so you won’t end up like me.” Josh said while he lifted the chains that were hung around him. “Ok”, Samuel stuttered. Then before you know it Josh was gone.

Samuel tried to forget Josh. He tried to sleep, but josh’s ghostly look haunted him. The clock struck 12. All of a sudden the room started to spin and the curtains were twirling in the air. Then ghostly figure appeared. She was very pale, and long rabbit ears. She was wearing a pale dress and a wand that was little up. She also had a little crown on her head. She almost looked like a princess. “I am the ghost of Christmas past,” she said. “What do you want with me?” Samuel said. “I am here only to help, not to harm,” she whispered. She let out her small hand. “I can not fly, I am only human.” Samuel said frightened. “Don’t worry, just take my hand everything will be alright,” She said while grabbing his hand. Her hand was cold, almost like ice; but it was comforting. The next thing you know, they were in an open felid. Then it came clear to him that he was in his hometown. He recognized all the people walking and riding house. “Benny!” Samuel yelled to one of his old friends. “My Dear Samuel, they can not hear you or see you, for I am the only one that can hear or see you.” She confirmed. Samuel glared at the ghost of Christmas past with disappointed eyes. She shrugged and said, “Let us move on.”

There he saw a young boy, a cub. He was sitting on a bench. He reminded Samuel of someone. It was him. Reading quietly and lonely. “Who is this?” she said with opened eyes, “Do you know?” “Yes. I do. This is I.” He mumbled. Samuel’s expression became very sad. “What is wrong?” she asked “I just wish I gave money to the young boy that cam to my doorsteps, the other night.” Young Women, dressed in a pink dress, with pearls. She had her long blond curly hair tied up in a bonnet. She ran over towards the Samuel. “Oh, Samuel, Samuel!” she cried It was Samuel’s sister, Dolly. She was gorgeous with her light blue eyes, screaming with happiness.

“Dolly?” the young boy asked. “Yes, I am here to give you good news.” She said while hugging him. “What it is?” “Dad has been nice lately. Dad said you can come home!” she said joyfully. The young boy packed his things up and headed for home. Samuel was wishing he could go with them. He started to run towards them, but the ghost of Christmas past held him back. “She was a nice girl.” She said sadly. “Yes, I loved her.” Samuel tried his best not sound disappointed “It is sad she died so young.” Before he could answer, they were in Mr. Grandy’s office. This was were he used to work. He saw himself working with another friend. “Alright men, You have had enough go take a break.” Mr. Grandy offered. The two boys cleaned up there work and ran up stairs. Then he suddenly saw, Kellie. Her beautiful dark hair swaying as she danced. Samuel liked Kellie very much, but that was a long time ago. Samuel remembered the choice he had to make between Kellie and his work. Not thinking, he choose his work. He regrets the decision today. The Ghost brought them to an unfamiliar place. He saw Kellie, her Husband and their 2 children. Just as beautiful as her. I brought tears to Samuels’s eyes. Wishing that he was the one with Kellie. “NOOOOO, get me out of here, please spirit, bring me home,” he tried to whack the wand out of her hand. He closed his eyes and tried to breath. Then it was over. He was back in his room. He tried to sleep, mumbling to himself.

The clock struck 1. Samuel heard banging. The loud noise startled him. The loud elephant roared. Samuel thought that the whole town would wake up. He saw the elephant sitting on a gold thrown, with food all around him. He wore a green robe with white fur. He was wearing a gold necklace and a wreath on his head. “I am the ghost of Christmas Present, hold on tight.” He said giving Samuel a piece of his robe to hold on to. Before you know it they were gone. They went to Rob Snachit’s house. The house was cold and small. Samuel saw the mother and daughter working in the kitchen. Then Tiny Tom came in threw the door on his fathers back. He was young and looked much like his mother. He had a little crutch that sat by the fireplace. He had to use a crutch because his leg didn’t work like the rest of theres. His brother and sister helped him sit in the chair. Samuel looked at there food. There was very little. “I couldn’t afford to get a big turkey, I hope this one is good.” Rob whispered. “That’s more than enough.” Mary whispered trying to keep a smile on her face. The turkey was as small as a large potato. Samuel thought he could eat the whole thing himself. Samuel felt bad that Rob’s family didn’t have a lot to eat and feed all those children. They played games and acted so happy even though they very little. Samuel didn’t understand this, but felt bad anyways. “Lets move on.” The elephant said loudly. Then he was inside another house, but this one was different. This house was warm and welcoming. There were many people, all squeezed into a little room. Most of them were laughing and others were dancing. Samuel was enjoying the sight. He suddenly turned around and saw his niece. She was just as beautiful as always, just like her mother. “Hey were is your uncle?” A loud voice called. Others were laughing at the question. “He couldn’t make as always, he always refuses my invitation.” She said while rolling her eyes. “C’mon lets play a game?” Brad called from the other room. Samuel recognized the game; I was called Yes or No. He used to play it when he was younger, while he was working at Mr. Grandy’s. They would always make him laugh. You would get to pick anything in the world and people would have to guess what it was, but you could only ask Yes or No questions. “Is he mean?” a large women said. “Yes” Sofia giggled “Is he old?” a young man asked. “Yes” “Oh, I know who it is!! Brad screamed, “It’s your Uncle Samuel!” “Yes!” Sofia ran into Brad’s arms, laughing. Samuel couldn’t believe what he heard, but had to giggle. It might have been mean, but he thought it was funny.

“This show is over” The ghost declared. Samuel nodded, and turned around. But the ghost was gone. Samuel stood there all alone and quiet. The wind whistled and the trees waved the arms. Samuel didn’t know where to go or what to do. He was lost. He could only see the moonlight. He heard the leaves rattled behind him. He turned around quickly, and saw the dark figure that stood in front of him. The Ghost was covered in a dark cape. You could see nothing of him except is left finger pointing out to the small hill. “You must be the ghost of Christmas yet to come!” Samuel yelled. The Ghost didn’t move he just stood there. After, a few seconds, he started gliding gracefully up the hill. Samuel followed slowly. He was afraid of this ghost more than the others. Then the ghost stopped. Samuel approached a gravestone. I could barely see it because it was covered in dust. He looked up at the ghost, but the ghost did nothing, except point his finger at the gravestone. Samuel bent down, trying to get a better look at to gravestone. He wiped of the dust and read it to himself. This is what he read: //Samuel Crenzar// “Please, no! I understand my mistakes. I have learned what I must do! Please forgive me!” Samuel said with tears in his eyes. The ghost did nothing, but turn his head. Samuel turned his head in the same direction. There was another gravestone he had pointed too. Samuel kept his eyes on the people. He saw Rob Snachit with his wife and kids. They were laying flowers down on the grave. Rob put his arm around his young daughter, who cried softly. The whole family walked slowly and sadly back to their home. Samuel ran to see the gravestone. He read it to himself: //Tiny Tom Snachit// NOOO, this isn’t happening! He closed his eyes yelling. When he opened his eyes he was in his room. He couldn’t believe it. Everything was all right. Tiny Tom was still alive. He knew what he had to do. He opened his window; it let in a gust of cold wind. He saw a boy, walking along the streets. “You sir! What day is it?” Samuel called from his window. “Today, its Christmas!” the boy answered. Samuel mumbled to himself, “The ghosts managed to let me see the past, present, and future in one night.” The boy waited. “Boy! Get me the biggest turkey and give it to the Snachits, will ya?” Samuel threw down money. “Yes, sir.” The boy said with a smile. The Snachits got the turkey. They we’re surprised, but grateful it was from Samuel. Tiny Tom never died and Samuel was like Tiny Toms second father. He joined Sofia and Brad for Christmas. Samuel became one of the jolliest men alive. So in the end he came Santa Claus. HO,HO,HO and merry Christmas!