The Strangers at the Manger

Set during Christmas at St. Anne parish, this book introduces the Perez family and features a new adventure for Katie and Patrick as they travel back in time to witness the biblical journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. The story offers a fresh retelling of the Infancy Narratives, highlighting themes of friendship, acceptance, and love. As the characters encounter strangers turned friends, the narrative encourages young readers to consider the true spirit of the holiday season. This is the fifth book in the Chime Travelers series, aimed at children in grades two through five.