s on the way, Buddy's new friend Ruby the Reindeer wants to help push Santa's sleigh as he delivers presents. The only problem is, she has a lot to learn before she's ready. Can Buddy and his friends help Ruby gain the skills she needs in time to achieve her dream? Gretchen Stenehjem, author of the Buddy the Dog series, lives in Watford City, North Dakota. Gretchen and her husband, Steve, raised four children and now enjoy spending time with their six grandchildren. Buddy, adopted as a lost puppy, lived with the Stenehjem family for 13 years. He ran and played and enjoyed his life with the kids - Peter, Erik, Kira, and Kristen Stenehjem. Gretchen is a former elementary school teacher and preschool director. She currently works as a Marketing Director. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown, North Dakota.