The is a work of historical fiction that recreates the journey Joseph & Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem The book is ideal to be used as a family Advent activity or can be read as a bedtime story. "Mary & Joseph had just finished their early breakfast when they heard a commotion outside their courtyard. Mary recognized ten year old Jarib’s young voice, shrill and angry amidst the cries of a dozen or more bleating goats. They both hurried outside to see what was upsetting him. Jarib’s halug flapped in the breeze as he angrily flung himself about, trying to free himself from the strong grip that a Roman soldier had him in. Jarib glared as the Roman laughed at his futile efforts to free himself. Suddenly, catching sight of Mary’s shocked face, the Roman sheepishly let the boy go… causing him to sprawl in the dusty road..." Learn why the Roman Soldier is there and then join Mary and Joseph as they cross the 80 miles of desert with its many challenges and dangers.