The Winter King — Leslie Claire Walker

On his way home for the holidays, Kevin meets a brave runaway with a terrifying secret… Kevin hasn't seen his father since magic changed him in the deepest way. His dad blames magic for shattering their lives, so Kevin worries the reunion might be dicey at best. But when a kid with uncontrollable, mysterious power asks him for help, Kevin throws caution to the wind. No one should have to sleep outside, and no one should be alone for the holidays. Rallying behind the kid means bringing even more magic home. And that's not the worst problem. A ferocious darkness hunts them. This Yuletide, the battle of light and dark sparks a very unusual family fight. Will magic take their side?