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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
This sequel to A Boy Called Christmas is even better than the first book! A more complex plot, extensive detailed line drawings, and richer characters make this book an exciting adventure and a delightful read. I recommend it!
Enjoyed reading this nightly to my 2nd grade son. Although a story about Father Christmas, aka Santa Clause, caused lots of room for discussions. Last year I read the 1st book in this trilogy.
A fun middle grade seasonal read. I especially liked how Charles Dickens was a character.
hopeful
lighthearted
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I absolutely loved it! Haig is so clever at reimagining the story of Father Christmas and all of the holiday traditions that we know and love. I found myself laughing out loud at his witty writing and I just didn't want to put the book down! It was such a great read and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good holiday story. I am aware that this timing is the least festive, the middle of spring. Well, it's a great festive book but it can be enjoyed at any time and by people of all ages!
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Ho, ho, ho! We're at some point during the 19th century, and the holidays are fast approaching. Father Christmas is ready to go into the world and give children joy and presents again, just like last year (he's been in business for one year only). But, alas, trouble happens in his village up in the north, and the elves are in trouble. He'll need a lot of magic to get out of this one...
At the same time, the first girl to have ever received a gift, Amelia, is in trouble of her own. She's very poor, her mother is dying and it looks like life will get a lot harder. Her only friend in the world is her cat, but it seems they'll end up being parted. Hope is being lost, and hope is the main thing magic runs on...
A sweet Christmas story, a bit sad in places, and starring Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens (is it just me, or does Dickens tend to show up in a lot of stories, especially fantasy, set in Victorian England?).
At the same time, the first girl to have ever received a gift, Amelia, is in trouble of her own. She's very poor, her mother is dying and it looks like life will get a lot harder. Her only friend in the world is her cat, but it seems they'll end up being parted. Hope is being lost, and hope is the main thing magic runs on...
A sweet Christmas story, a bit sad in places, and starring Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens (is it just me, or does Dickens tend to show up in a lot of stories, especially fantasy, set in Victorian England?).
3.5 stars*
When I was book shopping I saw this book and thought it would be a perfect read for the holiday season. I wasn't disappointed!
I never read the first book in this trilogy, but I could follow the story 100%. So if you're like me and haven't read the first one, no need to worry. If anything we can go back to the one before and look at it as a prequel. Anyways, on to my thoughts.
The book follows a girl named Amelia that is a chimney sweep just like her mother. Some stuff happens and Amelia is forced to work at a workhouse. Meanwhile, a bunch of stuff goes down in Elfheim, a.k.a. the North Pole, which makes Christmas a heck of a lot more difficult for Father Christmas. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll leave it at that. Also, Charles Dickens and the Queen of England appear in this book, which was a fun surprise.
I enjoyed the story as a whole. It's nothing groundbreaking but I enjoyed it for what it was. A fun little Christmas story that had some more mature things in it for a book aimed at kids. If you're looking for something to reading during the holidays, this is a solid pick. Or pick up the first one, I heard that one is good too.
Happy Holidays everyone!
When I was book shopping I saw this book and thought it would be a perfect read for the holiday season. I wasn't disappointed!
I never read the first book in this trilogy, but I could follow the story 100%. So if you're like me and haven't read the first one, no need to worry. If anything we can go back to the one before and look at it as a prequel. Anyways, on to my thoughts.
The book follows a girl named Amelia that is a chimney sweep just like her mother. Some stuff happens and Amelia is forced to work at a workhouse. Meanwhile, a bunch of stuff goes down in Elfheim, a.k.a. the North Pole, which makes Christmas a heck of a lot more difficult for Father Christmas. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll leave it at that. Also, Charles Dickens and the Queen of England appear in this book, which was a fun surprise.
I enjoyed the story as a whole. It's nothing groundbreaking but I enjoyed it for what it was. A fun little Christmas story that had some more mature things in it for a book aimed at kids. If you're looking for something to reading during the holidays, this is a solid pick. Or pick up the first one, I heard that one is good too.
Happy Holidays everyone!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I listened to this again over the holidays as my Christmas spirit was a bit harder to locate this year.
It's a sweet and uncomplicated story about hope. Though it does have just enough Dickensian gloom in it not to become boring or trite (in fact, Mr Dickens himself makes an appearance), and quite a bit of humour. My favourite parts were the bit with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, as well as of course the infamous Captain Soot.
Carey Mulligan has a very pleasant voice and is up there with my favourite narrator Aoife McMahon when it comes to bringing a story to life - a delight to listen to.
It's a sweet and uncomplicated story about hope. Though it does have just enough Dickensian gloom in it not to become boring or trite (in fact, Mr Dickens himself makes an appearance), and quite a bit of humour. My favourite parts were the bit with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, as well as of course the infamous Captain Soot.
Carey Mulligan has a very pleasant voice and is up there with my favourite narrator Aoife McMahon when it comes to bringing a story to life - a delight to listen to.