Kit's Surprise — Valerie Tripp

KIT OVERHEARS terrible news just before Christmas -- her family may lose their house. Even with the rent from the boarders, the Kittredges don't have enough money to pay the bank. Then Kit's pride causes her to have a fight with her best friend Ruthie. On top of it all, Kit has to spend all her free time caring for grouchy Uncle Hendrick and his cranky dog Inky. Kit wonders how much worse this Christmas can get! But when Kit finds hope in an unexpected place, she plans a surprise that fills Christmas with light and love.