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mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
It is time to save Christmas!
I got this book late November from one of my libraries but wanted to save it until this week! I thought this would be a perfect pre-Christmas read, and it was!
The first 200 pages? I just flashed through that. We get a dark dark prophecy. And then we flash to the now, we see William and his family again (yes, including Pamela and Brenda), it is almost time for Christmas. As you can imagine Bob (William’s dad) is going all out for it! And then a big surprise because Santa is here! To fulfil wishes, to give a tour, and more!~ I really had fun visiting the North Pole and I just love to see the elves again (and I keep on laughing at their very fitting names). At times I just wanted to step into the book and just BE THERE. Be at that magical place!
The book went a bit downhill for me after 200 pages. Brenda was just annoying again. Making dumb mistakes. And I also wasn’t a fan of the villain and who the villain was. It was just too obvious. Not to mention I just wanted to punch the guy. I don’t get how people swallowed his lies like that. How easily they were swayed. Like WTF people? Get a grip! And then something horrific happens and I was just gasping! NO! Don’t let the prophecy come true that we saw at the beginning! Nooooooess!
Yes, I was crying during certain parts of the book (in which William goes back to the past). That is all I will say, those who read it will know.
I was so proud of William! Rooting for him so much! I mean, not every kid would have done what William does. I love that he and the Christmasaurus make a wonderful pair.
The twist near the end wasn’t such a big twist to me, I just knew it was X from the moment we saw Y. XD Yes, I don’t want to spoil, so this is as much as you get. But while it wasn’t such a big twist I did enjoy it. I did think it was clever.
Oh, and I love that the Creakers is mentioned, that made me smile!
All in all, a very fun and adventurous Christmas read with tons of saving Christmas, brainfreeze, and a wonderful blue dinosaur! Recommended.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I got this book late November from one of my libraries but wanted to save it until this week! I thought this would be a perfect pre-Christmas read, and it was!
The first 200 pages? I just flashed through that. We get a dark dark prophecy. And then we flash to the now, we see William and his family again (yes, including Pamela and Brenda), it is almost time for Christmas. As you can imagine Bob (William’s dad) is going all out for it! And then a big surprise because Santa is here! To fulfil wishes, to give a tour, and more!~ I really had fun visiting the North Pole and I just love to see the elves again (and I keep on laughing at their very fitting names). At times I just wanted to step into the book and just BE THERE. Be at that magical place!
The book went a bit downhill for me after 200 pages. Brenda was just annoying again. Making dumb mistakes. And I also wasn’t a fan of the villain and who the villain was. It was just too obvious. Not to mention I just wanted to punch the guy. I don’t get how people swallowed his lies like that. How easily they were swayed. Like WTF people? Get a grip! And then something horrific happens and I was just gasping! NO! Don’t let the prophecy come true that we saw at the beginning! Nooooooess!
Yes, I was crying during certain parts of the book (in which William goes back to the past). That is all I will say, those who read it will know.
I was so proud of William! Rooting for him so much! I mean, not every kid would have done what William does. I love that he and the Christmasaurus make a wonderful pair.
The twist near the end wasn’t such a big twist to me, I just knew it was X from the moment we saw Y. XD Yes, I don’t want to spoil, so this is as much as you get. But while it wasn’t such a big twist I did enjoy it. I did think it was clever.
Oh, and I love that the Creakers is mentioned, that made me smile!
All in all, a very fun and adventurous Christmas read with tons of saving Christmas, brainfreeze, and a wonderful blue dinosaur! Recommended.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
lucyjackson267's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nostalgic_apricity's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Wasn’t the target audience so was surprised didn’t cringe 2 hard and the climax was a bit confusing but I got wat he meant and the idea was cool tho I get couldn’t rlly explore it w the young audience in mind
foreveralicexox's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ashleighmo's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
smitchy's review against another edition
4.0
While this is the second book to feature the Christmasaurus you don't have to have read anything else in order to enjoy this fun Chrismas romp. William is super excited that Christmas is nearly here (though not nearly as excited as his dad is!) because he will see his friend The Christmasaurus when Santa visits again! He doesn't have long to wait as Santa comes visiting on the 14th to invite William, his dad, dad's new girlfriend Pamela, and Pamela's daughter Brenda on a flying visit to the North Pole. While they are there William and Brenda encounter the Winter Witch and William gets a terrifying glimpse of a future without Christmas!! Can William, Brenda, and the Christmasaurus stop the disaster?
The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch is a fun read for the whole family but perfect for independent readers 8-12. William and his family's embrace of all things Christmassy is bound to get everyone in a festive spirit! It is great to see a kid's book featuring a disabled protagonist (William is in a wheelchair) where the disability isn't at the heart of the story. William is a smart kids who loves doing all the regular kid things, he just happens to be in a wheelchair. This book is going to be high on my recommendations this year!
The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch is a fun read for the whole family but perfect for independent readers 8-12. William and his family's embrace of all things Christmassy is bound to get everyone in a festive spirit! It is great to see a kid's book featuring a disabled protagonist (William is in a wheelchair) where the disability isn't at the heart of the story. William is a smart kids who loves doing all the regular kid things, he just happens to be in a wheelchair. This book is going to be high on my recommendations this year!
mel_farns's review against another edition
5.0
I’m reading the Christmasaurus series with my 7 year old and we are absolutely loving all the books so far, but this one in particular. It’s full of Mystery, Magic, intrigue, comedy and drama. I keep on saying “just one chapter because it’s getting late” reaching a cliffhanger and carrying on; to which my daughter says “but mummy, I thought you said it was too late for another chapter”
claresbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4 out of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this book.
It took me a little longer to read than I was hoping, but I'll blame the holiday season for that.
Overall, this was a really fun sequel and successfully built upon the original really well. I loved the new family dynamic and the time travel elements. There was so much representation for some elements (it could be a bit better in some places).
I'm looking forward to next Christmas where I'll hopefully read book three.
I really enjoyed this book.
It took me a little longer to read than I was hoping, but I'll blame the holiday season for that.
Overall, this was a really fun sequel and successfully built upon the original really well. I loved the new family dynamic and the time travel elements. There was so much representation for some elements (it could be a bit better in some places).
I'm looking forward to next Christmas where I'll hopefully read book three.
lis_rob2's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5