“Chris Kringle’s Cops” by Ellwyn Autumn, a captivating 191-page middle-grade holiday fiction, introduces eleven-year-old Patty Pringle on an unexpected adventure. Answering a help wanted ad leads her and her younger brother Sean to the mall, where Sean’s mischief sets the stage for a quest to return stolen letters to Santa. Patty’s partnership with the quirky elf Agent 12-25 unfolds a well-conceived world with spot-on characters, weaving a magical tale that transcends the holiday season, offering a fun and entertaining experience.