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When Santa Fell To Earth Review

When Santa Fell To Earth
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When Santa Fell To Earth ReviewBen is just beginning to get excited about the forthcoming holiday season, when he learns that his parents have decided to forgo the chilly weather, and head to a tropical environment where they can hang out in the sun, and sip fruity drinks. This news instantly sends Ben into a downward spiral, leaving him upset, and wishing that Christmas vacation will never come. But when he encounters a strange young man named Niklas Goodfellow, all of Ben's cynical emotions fly out the window. Niklas has seemingly appeared on Ben's street out of nowhere, his colorful caravan sitting in a strange spot. On a dare, Ben runs up to the door of the caravan, and meets the peculiar person, and so starts the beginning of a wonderful friendship. Ben soon learns that Niklas is the last real Santa Claus, and that his caravan - pulled by his currently missing, marzipan-loving reindeer, Twinklestar - crashed to earth in the midst of a storm, and is now stuck on this oft-times money-hungry street as he searches for the snow white colored reindeer, and attempts to fix the wheels on his broken caravan. But Niklas is not alone. He has brought two chubby angels with him - Matilda and Emmanuel - who flit around the good-natured man; along with a chest full of little elves who are preparing presents for all of the good little boys and girls. But there is one thing lurking about Niklas that could put him out of business for good. An extreme evil known only as Gerold Geronimus Golynch - a bad Santa who wants nothing more than to take Niklas' boots, and turn him into a bar of chocolate. But now, with the help of Ben, and a bug-eyed girl named Charlotte, along with her dog Mutt, Niklas plans to fight off Gerold, and bring the true spirit of Christmas back to every girl and boy in the world. But if he fails, Christmas may be lost forever.
Cornelia Funke is certainly one of the most intrepid new fantasy writers to hit the scene in years, and the release of her holiday novel, WHEN SANTA FELL TO EARTH, only illustrates that fact even more. Funke's trademark magical scenes, and enchanting moments prevail in this fantastical account of two children looking to help the "real" Santa Claus save Christmas. Funke adds her own little touches regarding the holidays, from making Niklas Goodfellow look quite different from what Santa Claus is known to look like; to giving the elves snippy personalities laced with bad language and fierce tempers. The angels Matilda and Emmanuel are saintly characters, whose good-natured, loving attitudes stay true to the spirit of Christmas; while the marzipan-loving Twinklestar is a supreme trouble maker, who you can't help but love. The friendship that develops between Ben and the unlikely Charlotte is quite a treat to witness; while the snowy world of Yule Land is a beauty all in itself. Coupled with gorgeous illustrations (sometimes full-page ones) by Paul Howard, WHEN SANTA FELL TO EARTH is a wonderful, fantastical joyride into the world of Santa Claus, and the many hardships he encounters each year. An unstoppable holiday thrill ride that will leave everyone in the Christmas spirit!
Erika SoroccoWhen Santa Fell To Earth Overview

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Santopia - Book One: Santa & the Lost Princess Review

Santopia - Book One: Santa and the Lost Princess
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Santopia - Book One: Santa & the Lost Princess ReviewFar north, in the magical realm of Santopia, the current Santa has a new son. The Wizard issues a prophesy for this new heir to the kingdom, which says baby Nicky will marry the first girl born after him.
But over in the kingdom of Drear, the Countess is nearly about to give birth. After hearing the prophesy, she induces labor and is pleased when her daughter, Dazzle is born. That is, until she learns another couple has also given birth to a daughter, who may have been born before Dazzle.
Upsetting the Countess of Drear is never a good idea, so this poor couple needs to do something quickly before they and their new daughter lose their lives. Escape is dangerous and nearly impossible, and intrigue and treachery abound.
This story is set at Christmas, and is full of colorful holiday imagery. Many of the Santa traditions are included, making the story feel real. But one thing I found a little confusing was the different races at Santopia that all ended in "elves" - Gelves, Trelves, etc.
I enjoyed this story, and found myself cheering for the young couple to save themselves and their daughter. But I have to admit I was a little disappointed in the ending, which left the story at an obvious cliff-hanger. If you love Santa and Christmas, I think you'll enjoy this fast-paced and fun tale.
Reviewer: Alice BergerSantopia - Book One: Santa & the Lost Princess OverviewSanta has a new son, and it's immediately prophesied that the next girl born after the day-old Prince Nicky will grow up to be his Queen.Soon after Nicky's birth, the Baroness von Drear gives birth to a baby girl, but when she discovers that a girl was born to a peasant family just hours before her own, she sets out to kill the baby girl and her family.

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Ace Hawkins and the Wrath of Santa Claus Review

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Ace Hawkins and the Wrath of Santa Claus ReviewNo, the North Pole will never be the same. From the time our unlikely hero Ace Hawkins steps off the tracked sled amid factory-domes with "smoke stacks belching flames" and guards with M-16s, all treasured legends of Santa Claus and his happy elves are bashed. As if run through the warped contraptions that abound in the reinvented North Pole of Ace Hawkins and the Wrath of Santa Claus, favorite traditions of jolly Santa with his friendly, industrious elves are crushed and shredded, but never wholly disappear. They just come out distorted and prone toward evil.
Ace is one of those solitary figures, the mysterious adventurer--strapped with double-barreled shotgun, semiautomatics, and a razor-sharp katana--that you're never quite sure about. He comes to Santa's palace because Santa (an emaciated man who sits behind a massive desk worrying about competition from Taiwanese toy manufacturers and profits in Swedish mafia drug trafficking) offers a suitcase of gold bars to kill Jack Frost who is leading the elves' rebellion. Ace isn't one to turn down money, but as he inspects the workshops and witnesses the ruthless brutality of the D.E.B.B. mercenaries against the elves still trying to build toys, his loyalty seems to be less to Santa and more to himself. When asked "Just whose side are you on?" his answer is "Mine."
An ambush greets Ace on his first trek through the workshops, and from there, action doesn't stop. The novel both attacks and plays with the conventions of the action-adventure genre, with heroes performing wild feats, nonstop action, bizarre and brutal contraptions, and weapons topping weapons, but threaded through the scenes is a dark humor--absurdities, blunders, and lunatic characters--that surprises the reader into laughter even as people are blown apart.
Jack Frost is a genius character, wildly insane to the point of idiocy. Yet safe on his Yule Tide ship stranded in unmoving ice, with his armored suit and Recon Rats and mutant elves, he's a worthy foe for Ace and a master inventor--even if he shouts ridiculously, "We've hit an iceberg! Man the lifeboats! Women and children first!" at the first rumblings of attack. And then there's the oddball Lucky, dressed in his bright green Leprechaun suit, prancing through scenes obliviously, an elf addicted to Leprechaun Green Whiskey who plays a key in Santa's greedy quest.
The book manages to toss in some other tried and true fairy tales, like Snow White, and bash them to pieces, and it's all part of the legends warped but still recognizable, messing with the reader's mind.
There's a certain marveling at the inventions this writer creates and the thorough details of this North Pole landscape with its maze of tunnels, abundant weapons, and lunatic contraptions that would be reminiscent of the marvels of Christmas if they weren't twisted to the brutal work of greed. Or maybe there's a bit of a message in this crazy vision. After all, what would happen if the greatest gift-giver of all lost the spirit?Ace Hawkins and the Wrath of Santa Claus OverviewWhen Santa's gone bad, the elves have revolted (and are revolting), and this still isn't the worst thing to happen at the North Pole, who are you going to call upon to save Christmas?Ace Hawkins, of course.And he'll do it -- for a price.

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101 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Santa Alive: For "Kids" from 1 to 92 Review

101 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Santa Alive: For Kids from 1 to 92
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101 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Santa Alive: For "Kids" from 1 to 92 ReviewBuy and read this book if you want to really believe in Santa again, or for the first time, or if you always have and want to hear from another like-minded, fun-loving, inspiring current day Santa--John Hagerman. I devoured the book as I relived some of my own Christmas memories and laughed as I learned new ones to create from John. The 102nd way to keep the spirit of Santa alive?? Buy this book!!101 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Santa Alive: For "Kids" from 1 to 92 OverviewThe times are challenging enough, Christmas shouldn't be too. This book is filled with fun and inspirational ideas as well as tips to make your next Christmas less stressful. It celebrates what Santa and Christmas is all about.Christmas is about hope and joy. As kids we understood that idea without being told, but as adults we forget it too easily. This book is guide for parents and caregivers who want to rekindle the Spirit of Santa in themselves and who want to nurture the Spirit of Santa and in everyone around them -- especially kids. In these challenging times "101 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Santa Alive" is "must read" for anyone who believes we need more of the Spirit of Santa in the world!

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How Grandpa Elf Saved Christmas Review

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How Grandpa Elf Saved Christmas ReviewWonderful Christmas Story about Santa and his Elves!! I gave a copy to each of my grandchildren and nieces and nephews. They all loved it and enjoyed the big, colorful pictures and even cantankerous old Grandpa Elf. The story is exciting and the child will laugh at very unusual solution. Great book whether youbuy the physical copy or the Kindle copy!How Grandpa Elf Saved Christmas OverviewHOW GRANDPA ELF SAVED CHRISTMAS, by Evelyn Gill Hilton, is a beautifully illustrated, delightful Christmas picture book and story for a very reasonable price--a perfect gift for any child!This bookis a delightful Christmas story and picturebook, written in verse,that you will take pleasure in reading with your child! One busy Christmas season, the elves cannot finish making, tagging and packaging all of the gifts, so Santa and Mrs. Claus ask crotchity old Grandpa to come out of retirement to help them. You and your child will laugh over all the mistakes the egocentric, nearsighted old elfmakes as he tags and packsthe gifts. Santa doesn't learn about theawful mixup until Christmas morning, when children let them know. You will enjoy finding out how the children of the world turnthis terrible problem into an opportunity for fun and friendship! This enchanting children's book will make a great Christmas gift or an "anytime" present for that special child who loves Santa! I hope you enjoy HOW GRANDPA ELF SAVED CHRISTMAS as much as I enjoyed writing it! God bless!Sincerely , Evelyn Gill Hilton

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The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition (With Blue-eyed Girl Elf Wearing Skirt) Review

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition (With Blue-eyed Girl Elf Wearing Skirt)
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The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition (With Blue-eyed Girl Elf Wearing Skirt) ReviewI love this girl version of the Elf on the Shelf, and bought it for my daughter last year. It is an absolute favorite tradition in our house. My daughter still talks about it and keeps asking when the elf is coming to stay. My husband had a lot of fun with her and making up stories about the elf on a daily basis and the funny places I found it daily (this elf mysteriously moves around the house to keep an eye on all of us). We used it not only as inspiration for our daughter to be on her best behavior but it kept us - parents - in line, too!! Kids aren't the only ones who get crabby, ya know?The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition (With Blue-eyed Girl Elf Wearing Skirt) Overview

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