title: The Snow Garden
author: Campbell, Bethany
description: She was filled with Christmas dread --
  
  Why did Hedy's new home have to be on Holly Street -- where everyone "Made a big deal of Christmas" -- and right next door to irresponsible maniac extraordinaire, Ty Marek?
  
  "If there's anything wrong with this house -- I know what it is," Hedy told Ty after fe'd introduced himself by shattering her prettiest window and best mirror with a baseball gone wild, "it's next door to you!"
  
  Yet without him the house seemed unnaturally quiet. Infuriating as he was, Ty radiated vitality -- and something elusive that reminded her of happier times when Christmas had filled her with cheer.
  
  Hero: Ty Marek
  Heroine: Hedy Hansen