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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a short and sweet origin story of Santa Claus which had beautiful explanations for lots of little traditions. L. Frank Baum’s writing style is so whimsical and perfect for the Christmas season.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
This was a cute fanciful tale about the life of Santa Claus. I thought it was so good. I loved the details of the world and all the other creatures. I would recommend it.
A gorgeous novella about the origins of Santa Claus. I think this may well become a book I read every Christmas!
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
DNF'd This was so boring. I couldn't get into it.
Two years after the author's most famous work, Frank L. Baum published this chronicle of Santa Claus (actually named Nickclaus).
We readers thus learn of his childhood in a magic forest where he was raised by nymphs and other immortal folk, before we follow him as an adult man until he becomes the immortal symbol of joy that we all know nowadays.
In between, there are encounters with sprites such as Jack Frost and the making of the first toy and all of it was wonderful!
One can see, while reading this tale, that the author had a great way of thinking up and bringing to life magical realms inhabitated by fascinating creatures. The writing was also flowing nicely and engaging while the chapters were kept short, probably so the book can be read to little ones more easily. And while the tale was kept light (also due to the age group this was intended for), it still adressed deeper issues as well, such as the conflict between rich and poor. Moreover, the author had a great way of not only recounting Nickclaus' journey of self-discovery but also conveying his innocent nature, which is at the center of his personality after all.
An old tale but a really nice one that takes you from a magical forest into a colourful workshop.
We readers thus learn of his childhood in a magic forest where he was raised by nymphs and other immortal folk, before we follow him as an adult man until he becomes the immortal symbol of joy that we all know nowadays.
In between, there are encounters with sprites such as Jack Frost and the making of the first toy and all of it was wonderful!
One can see, while reading this tale, that the author had a great way of thinking up and bringing to life magical realms inhabitated by fascinating creatures. The writing was also flowing nicely and engaging while the chapters were kept short, probably so the book can be read to little ones more easily. And while the tale was kept light (also due to the age group this was intended for), it still adressed deeper issues as well, such as the conflict between rich and poor. Moreover, the author had a great way of not only recounting Nickclaus' journey of self-discovery but also conveying his innocent nature, which is at the center of his personality after all.
An old tale but a really nice one that takes you from a magical forest into a colourful workshop.
Delightfully Victorian fairy-tale origin story for Santa Claus.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No