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Frosty once performed with the “Rat Pack”. One singer, now deceased, is celebrated as the leader of the “Rat Pack”, as well as one of the premier artists of his day. However, he may have also been involved with the mob. Find your next clue in the book that depicts information gathered on him by a U. S. government agency. 1 Christmas Carol is a big fan of science fiction, and even claims to have been kidnapped by aliens. Because of this, she wasn’t too happy with the gift Grandma gave her last year: it was a book discussing the faulty memories of people who believe they were abducted. Your next clue is in this book. 1 What fabric is Frosty’s hat made of in the song, Frosty the Snowman? ________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 1 Write the title of the Christmas song whose lyrics include: “There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting and caroling out in the snow. ” ________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 1 Follow the steps to find the book with your next clue: Locate the words found here: 1 – Book: Salmon River Memories Pg. 73, Line 1, Word 9 2 – Book: The Sound of History Pg. 213, Paragraph 3, Line 6, Word 6 3 – Book: Atlas of Archaeology Pg. 45, Paragraph 1, Line 6, Word 6 4 – Book: Where to Find It in the Bible Pg. 125, Column 2, Line 5, Word 5 5 – Book: The Pig That Wants to be Eaten Pg. 153, Line 3, Word 4 Unscramble the words to find the title of the book in which you’ll find your next clue. 1 1

The Kings love to fight. In fact, one of their favorite pastimes is watching boxing matches on HBO. They also like to watch boxing movies. One of their favorites was Million Dollar Baby. Your next clue will be found in the book of stories from which the movie was adapted. Write the title of the Christmas song whose lyrics include: “There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy, When they pass around the chocolate and the pumpkin pie. ” Grandma traveled all over the world for the CIA. One of her favorite places was the country in which Shakespeare’s Macbeth is set. Find your next clue in the Fodor’s Guide to this country. _________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 2 2 2 Follow the steps to find the book with your next clue: Locate the words found here: In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what biological condition made the Grinch so mean? ________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 2 1 – Book: Hunger of Memory Pg. 69, Section 4, Line 2, Word 10 2 – Book: The Handbook of Knots Pg. 83, Line 1, Word 7 3 – Book: Webster’s New Explorer Desk Encyclopedia Pg. 1250, Column 2, Line 21, Word 2 4 – Book: Around the World in Eighteen Holes Pg. 83, Line 4, Word 1 Unscramble the words to find the title of the book in which you’ll find your next clue. 2 2

Grandpa is a great gardener, and has often designed gardens for high-paying clients. Last year, he created a one-of-a-kind garden for Abe Froman, the Sausage King of Chicago. The garden was based on the beautiful gardens found at the palace of Louis XIV. Your next clue will be located in the nonfiction book named after that palace. Write the title of the Christmas song whose lyrics include: “Down thru' the chimney with lots of toys, All for the little ones, Christmas joys. ” 3 Martha Stewart enjoys reading political thrillers and spy novels. One of her favorite authors is Robert Ludlum. Find your next clue in his book with the name of the Greek god of the Underworld in its title. 3 3 If your true love actually gave you all of the items included in the song The Twelve Days of Christmas how many of the following (specifically) would you actually have? Birds: ______ Men: ____________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 3 Follow the steps to find the book with your next clue: Locate the words found here: 1 – Book: The Gift of Jazzy Pg 104, Line 11, Word 6 2 – Book: Book Lust Pg 222, Line 1, Word 2 3 – Book: Beautiful Brows Pg 110, Paragraph 1, Line 7, Word 11 4 – Book: Marriage Customs of the World Pg 80, Column 2, Paragraph 2, Line 10, Word 6 5 – Book: Sweets Without Guilt Pg 67, Section 2, Line 3, Word 7 Women: ______ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 3 Unscramble the words to find the title of the book in which you’ll find your next clue. 3

Santa, being Russian, enjoys the alcoholic beverage considered the national drink of Russia. Find your next clue in the book whose title is the same name. 4 Grandma read many books as she flew all over the world for the government. Her favorite subject to read on long flights was architecture. Your next clue will be found in the book that describes the Idaho home built by one of the 21 st Century’s great architects. Write the title of the Christmas song whose lyrics include: “They know that Santa's on his way He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. ” _________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 4 4 Follow the steps to find the book with your next clue: Locate the words found here: 4 In T’was the Night Before Christmas, what did Santa look like, “just opening his pack? ” ________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 4 1 – Book: Popular Song Index, 2 nd Supplement Pg 288, Column 2, Last Entry, Word 1 2 – Book: Flim Flam Man: A True Family History Pg 158, Line 9, Word 3 3 – Book: The E-Myth Contractor (2003) Pg 50, Line 5, Word 5 4 – Book: Words for the Hour Pg 226, Stanza 3, Line 1, Word 1 Unscramble the words to find the title of the book in which you’ll find your next clue. 4

The Kings are known for following a famous light. Your next clue will be found in the astronomy book that describes this sight. 5 Mrs. Claus often worries about the environment, especially in the region in which the North Pole is located. Find your next clue in a book that discusses the poisoning of this region. Write the title of the Christmas song whose lyrics include: “I put a tack on teacher's chair somebody snitched on me. I tied a knot in Susie's hair somebody snitched on me. ” _________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 5 5 Follow the steps to find the book with your next clue: Locate the words found here: 5 In “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, Charlie gets involved with the Christmas play. What is his role? ________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 5 1 – Book: Favorite Folktales from Around the World Pg 183, Title, Word 4 2 – Book: Basic Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Pg 73, Line 21, Word 3 3 – Book: All About Bone Pg 170, Line 9, Word 11 4 – Book: What’s In a Name (Ref) Pg 371, Line 15, Word 3 Unscramble the words to find the title of the book in which you’ll find your next clue. 5

Santa is really interested in smelling good. Last year, he was disappointed that he didn’t get any new cologne as a Christmas gift; so, this year, he’s asked for a book so he can make his own scents. Your next clue will be in one of the books that presents this information. 6 Remember when Martha was in jail? She used her time inside to think up new craft ideas. She had the most fun with the specific art of Japanese paper folding. Find your next clue in a book combining this art form and the holidays. Write the title of the Christmas song whose lyrics include: “Christmas Eve is coming soon; now, you dear old man Whisper what you'll bring to me; tell me if you can. ” _________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 6 6 Follow the steps to find the book with your next clue: Locate the words found here: 6 In the song, Frosty the Snowman, what are Frosty’s last words? ________________________ Bring your answer to the Reference Desk for your next clue. 6 1 – Book: Cooking by Moonlight Pg 23, Line 20, Word 7 2 – Book: Democracy: A History Pg 120, Paragraph 2, Line 2, Word 7 3 – Book: American Gothic: A Life of America’s Most Famous Painting Front Dustjacket Flap, Line 5, Word 6 4 – Book: The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms Pg 128, Entry 16, Line 3, Word 3 Unscramble the words to find the title of the book in which you’ll find your next clue. 6