In Hay in the manager readers will meet David, a grade-schooler who simply hates the coming of Christmas this year. Life has not been easy for him, especially since he and his sister moved into the town of Valley Junction after their father accepted a managing job at a local newspaper. After his father's car accident, his hatred for Christmas is so strong he got into trouble with others. He even dislikes his father's dream house and gets easily irked over small things such as seeing his sister's toys on the floor. Soon enough his mother arrives to comfort him and offer help. Will they be able to end their hatred of Christmas this year? The outcome awaits readers.