"Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus"
Virginia grew up. Yes, THAT Virginia—who became a teacher—encouraging students through the Great Depression, World War II, and the polio epidemic. "The Santa Claus Girl," a novel drawn from true events, imagines Virginia's far-reaching influence and her exceptional gift of inspiration. Set in New York City, 1952—the height of the Polio epidemic—the story soars with the challenges faced by a young WWII veteran, who must race against time, public fear of the disease, and demons from his past, to help save the life of a little girl.

NYC cab driver Ben Wilson was enjoying his drive to the airport that February morning in 1952. His passenger was his WWII army buddy, pilot Joe Martinez, who'd just formed a small air cargo company with two weathered C-47s, luck, and a prayer. With the best of intentions the men promise to stay in touch.

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