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Island Santa
by Yvette John and Richard Santilli


No’El is a jolly peddler who lives on an island. Every month he loads up his wagon with sacks of goods made by the people of his village and takes them to market on the other side of the island. His wagon is pulled along by donkeys. What adventure awaits?


Yvette John immigrated to Canada from the island of Grenada. She raised her children in Toronto and was a beloved volunteer in their classrooms over the years. She enjoys cooking, music, and documentaries, with her youngest son now attending college. Richard Santilli writes short stories. He enjoys reading, film, and travel. He lives in Toronto and enjoys spending time with his adult children.


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