Michael Christie has written a wonderfully endearing story of a shy little reindeer named Olive. Olive is like many of us in that even though she is constantly doing her best, and getting better and stronger every day, inside she still feels like a nobody, and wonders if she would ever be chosen for such an important job as pulling Santa's sleigh. This is a very uplifting story about how Olive finally comes to discover her dreams at the North Pole. Even though this book is written on a 9-12 yr old reading level, the little ones simply love having it read to them over and over. My 2-year-old constantly wants someone to read it to her, and my 11-year-old is usually the one who does. It's the kind of book that MUST read EVERY night at bedtime for months(or so your child will tell you.) This is definitely a 5 star book...a new classic in our house! You won't be disappointed with this one.