The Christmas Bus by Robert Inman, Lyle Baskin

Worried that the Trustees will oust her as director of Peaceful Valley Orphanage, Mrs. Frump tries to make Christmas unforgettable for the eight orphans known as The Hooligans, while a singer from a nearby town must decide between staying home and seeking his fortune.Mrs. Frump, the director of the Peaceful Valley Orphanage, tries to make Christmas unforgettable for the eight orphans known as The Hooligans, while a singer from a nearby town must decide between staying home and seeking his fortune.