Astitutimus, Tudy as he is called, is a 416 year old elf who has spent most of his life doing his duty assisting Santa in preparing toys for Christmas. In this cold and desolate North Pole, Tudy wonders what it would be like to go where it is warm and there are big cities and many people. Unexpectedly, he fi nds himself in Chicago. Here he ends up lost, hungry, frightened and alone. He knows he will be punished when he gets back home, but “How do I get back home”. Elves do not belong here, so Tudy must hide and generally fend for himself in an adventure that takes him farther and farther away from his destination.

About the Author

Max Campos is a retired, 70 year old, native of New Mexico, currently residing in Virginia. He graduated from New Mexico Highlands University. He spent most of his 42 years of employment doing auditing work for governmental agencies and private businesses. Tudy is his first major literary undertaking and the second Tudy book is now in the works. Mr. Campos is married and has two children, one of which was adopted from Peru. He is an avid sports fan and his family loves to travel by car. He prides himself in having driven in each of the 48 contiguous United States.