A doubting young boy is beckoned to get on a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve where a special gift from Santa Claus makes him a true believer.
When Chris expresses doubt about the existence of Santa Claus, his older sister Sophie reveals that their aunt is really Santa's sister and helper and then sends him on a strange journey.
Lickety-Split, a penguin from the South Pole, visits his cousin Splish-Splash at the North Pole and has a hard time saying goodbye--so the two pals employ creativity and hard work to solve the problem.
"T.V. obsessed twins Oliver and Celia Navel reluctantly go on their final adventure--this time to the North Pole in search of the long-lost Library of Alexandria"--Provided by publisher.