beckiewright's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
It is a great read, it got me in the Christmas spirit need to get my tree up, loved the first book and will be getting the next one after this. Tom is a great writer.
emmamadden12's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
tom42's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely brilliant, as good as the first book - and I totally love that book too
luweebayy's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely love this book! Even though I’m a major grinch, the mystery, magic and just general holiday spirit in this book was really enjoyable!
kawthar114's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
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/
dacil_materialki's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this book like a little girl, I would love to read this when I was little but... The Christmas spirit is the same now than before... I'm kind of William's dad, Christmas make me happy!
I don't think this book is just for kids, if you like Christmas, magic, and a good story ... I'm sure that you will love this book!
I don't think this book is just for kids, if you like Christmas, magic, and a good story ... I'm sure that you will love this book!
xsparky126x's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5