Barbara Robinson

The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.

When her family moves from Florida to the Colorado prairie to raise alpacas, twelve-year-old Laney must leave behind the ocean she loves and accept the new landscape and life ahead of her.

"Eleven-year-old Grace spends every young moment protecting the hopes and wishes of Earth kids. When each plan to return their dreams comes up crickets, the preteen has no choice but to call an emergency session of the mighty Galactic Council. With time running out, Grace's BFF Conor unleashes a brilliant and daring new plan with a heart-stopping catch. When the council agrees to the plan, the fiery redhead realizes she'll have to face her greatest...

The six Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.