And his mom's zucchini latke experiment isn't Daniel's only holiday challenge. There's that dog that just moved in down the hall. That huge dog with the fierce bark. Ever since being bitten last summer, Daniel has been afraid of dogs. His dad and his older brother, Jonah, try to help, but it's no use. Whenever Daniel hears barking, he feels much younger than eight years old. He even feels younger than his five-year-old sister, Amy. She loves dogs. Daniel knows that Amy wishes he wasn't afraid. Maybe then one of her gifts could be a dog. But that would take a miracle, Daniel figures. A Hanukkah miracle.

Daniel's endearing story is told in eight chapters, one for each night of Hanukkah. Lively and loving, this tale of courage, generosity, and the joy of family and friendship is sure to become a holiday favorite.