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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
Nachdem in Band 1 die Vorgeschichte vom Weihnachtsmann erzählt wurde, folgt in Band 2 die Vorgeschichte von Amelia, ihres Zeichens Waise und wie viele andere Kinder Arbeiterin in einer schrecklichen Fabrik. Doch Amelia hat etwas, das der Weihnachtsmann dringend braucht: Sie hat unerschütterliche Hoffnung und den Glauben an die Magie in der Welt noch nicht verloren - sie allein kann Weihnachten retten...
Der zweite Band handelt zwar auch von einem deprimierten Kind, aber er ist fröhlicher / hoffnungsvoller als der erste. Es hat mir Spaß gemacht, dabei zuzulesen, wie der Weihnachtsmann und die Elfen alle aus Band 3 bekannten Figuren zusammensammeln - und unterwegs nicht nur Charles Dickens, sondern auch Queen Victoria begegnen!
Erneut ein großes weihnachtliches Lesevergnügen - ich freue mich darauf, nächstes Jahr alle Bände in der richtigen Reihenfolge zu lesen!
"Without hope, there would be no magic."
Der zweite Band handelt zwar auch von einem deprimierten Kind, aber er ist fröhlicher / hoffnungsvoller als der erste. Es hat mir Spaß gemacht, dabei zuzulesen, wie der Weihnachtsmann und die Elfen alle aus Band 3 bekannten Figuren zusammensammeln - und unterwegs nicht nur Charles Dickens, sondern auch Queen Victoria begegnen!
Erneut ein großes weihnachtliches Lesevergnügen - ich freue mich darauf, nächstes Jahr alle Bände in der richtigen Reihenfolge zu lesen!
"Without hope, there would be no magic."
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
A lot darker than it's predecessor, [b:A Boy Called Christmas|25882558|A Boy Called Christmas|Matt Haig|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1441267564s/25882558.jpg|45760886]
Still funny and but I would say for 10 year olds and above maybe.
Still funny and but I would say for 10 year olds and above maybe.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Last year I read Matt Haig’s “A Boy Called Christmas” and fell in love with his brilliant Christmas storytelling, so I was excited to pick up this book this year and I wasn’t disappointed. No wonder Haig is an award winning writer (he writes both adult and children’s books) this story is spell binding and as good as A Boy Called Christmas. Highly recommend all adults and children who love Christmas read this book!
Including a character called Charles Dickens when redoing a story a lot like his is gutsy but it works so well! Lives lived here can be hard but there is fun around the corner, so too scary...
Love, love, love the second book in Matt Haig’s sort of FatherChristmas. While classified as middle-grades, it is a delightful seasonal read for anyone who still believes in magic, trolls, elves, pixies, bad guys, and the healing currency of chocolate. I encourage you to suspend your hectic day-to-day humdrum and escape into the incredible world of Elfhelm. Best served with hot chocolate and gingerbread
Cateodata, poate chiar mai des decat credem, sa crezi in magie si in bine ajuta. Povestea este continuarea cartii "Un băiat numit Crăciun ", iar aici o intalnim pe Amelia, o fetita extrem de trista si singura. Dar, stai, nu e singura. Amelia ii are aproape pe Capitanul Funingine, pe Charles Dickens, pe Mary si pe......Mos Craciun!!! Mai intalnim spiridusi rautaciosi, troli tampi si elfi simpatici.
Another magical story from mister Haig!
Another magical story from mister Haig!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Girl Who Saved Christmas is my first Matt Haig read that was written for children and as expected it is brilliant. It's still enjoyable as an adult because Haig doesn't 'speak' to children in a patronising or unnatural way. There are mature concepts that are referenced either metaphorically or literally. The metaphorical concepts (e.g. the media not necessarily representing the whole truth) are there for the children to find but if the child isn't ready for it then the metaphor will plant a seed and will add to the story regardless. The more literal mature concepts (e.g. feminism) are explained factually, simply and without judgement but still with a feeling of importance not only to the story or character but to the reader too. The book is cleverly written.
I also loved that it doesn't rely on comedy, slapstick or ridiculous elements to entertain. It doesn't need to. The characters are not black and white goodies or baddies, the plot is generous, adventurous and emotional. I really enjoyed the historical references to Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens too.
This is a great festive light read for an adult like me who wants a little Christmas sparkle.
It's a great festive read for any child but it would be especially good for a parent and child shared read in order to pull out those interesting mature concepts of feminism, journalism, bullying, poverty and opportunity.
I also loved that it doesn't rely on comedy, slapstick or ridiculous elements to entertain. It doesn't need to. The characters are not black and white goodies or baddies, the plot is generous, adventurous and emotional. I really enjoyed the historical references to Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens too.
This is a great festive light read for an adult like me who wants a little Christmas sparkle.
It's a great festive read for any child but it would be especially good for a parent and child shared read in order to pull out those interesting mature concepts of feminism, journalism, bullying, poverty and opportunity.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated