Unsolved child murders are almost a daily occurrence - of nearly 52,000 juvenile homicides in the US between 1980 and 2008, more than 20 percent remain open. Drawing on FBI reports, police and court records, and interviews with victims' families, this book provides up-to-date details and evidence for 18 unsolved cases from 1956 to 1998.
Five-year-old Ben is new in town and shocked to find his house has no chimney! How will Santa get into his house to deliver gifts? As Christmas approaches, Ben looks for answers, asking his dad, friend, teacher, mailman, and even his dog! Ben's search ends with a letter to Santa Claus, Indiana. Will Santa reply, and what will he say? Did you know that Santa Claus, Indiana is a real place? You can write to Santa and the Elves at P.O. Box 1, Santa Claus, Indiana 47579. Don't forget to include your return address to get a reply in December! Checkermint the elf is hiding inside! Can you find him?