bibliomaniac33's review against another edition
5.0
Life events caused this to be a really drawn out Read Aloud, but it was worth it!
I think I liked this one even more than the first. It's super fun to read aloud too- you have everyone from Queen Victoria, to Charles Dickens, a creepy workhouse owner make an appearance as well as Pixies, Elves, Trolls, and humans, so lots of voices.
Definitely recommend if you want a fun Christmas story (any time of the year!).
I think I liked this one even more than the first. It's super fun to read aloud too- you have everyone from Queen Victoria, to Charles Dickens, a creepy workhouse owner make an appearance as well as Pixies, Elves, Trolls, and humans, so lots of voices.
Definitely recommend if you want a fun Christmas story (any time of the year!).
megansgc's review against another edition
4.0
Cute. Love Matt Haig’s stories. Not quite as good as the first in the series. I enjoyed elfhelm and the creatures up there. It felt a little disjointed with the girl being the source of hope. However an enjoyable Christmas read.
lindencat's review against another edition
4.0
This is a must-read for those looking for something cozy to read in those days leading up to Christmas. I wanted to read something with those cozy Christmassy Victorian vibes, and Matt Haig definitely delivered this in The Girl Who Saved Christmas. The story and the writing style can be enjoyed by both middle grade children and adults alike. I also enjoyed the cameos of some well known Victorian figures very much
bookishmamma's review against another edition
5.0
This book was fantastic. Fast-paced, humorous and full of Christmas magic. Wonderfully well written.
halcyon_rising's review against another edition
4.0
The Girl Who Saved Christmas is a continuation of A Boy Called Christmas, a Santa Clause origin story.
While in Elfhelm everyone seems happy, not all of the Elves are as content with the existence of Christmas as you would think. Trouble is coming for the town, and trouble is also coming for young Amelia Wishart, the girl who is responsible for part of the magic that keeps Christmas alive. With her mother dying, and her being locked up in a workhouse, will there be enough magic in the air to sustain Christmas? If not... can it be saved, or was last year the first and also the last time Christmas took place?
I definitely recommend this book series for young and old.
While in Elfhelm everyone seems happy, not all of the Elves are as content with the existence of Christmas as you would think. Trouble is coming for the town, and trouble is also coming for young Amelia Wishart, the girl who is responsible for part of the magic that keeps Christmas alive. With her mother dying, and her being locked up in a workhouse, will there be enough magic in the air to sustain Christmas? If not... can it be saved, or was last year the first and also the last time Christmas took place?
I definitely recommend this book series for young and old.
anotherbooklady's review against another edition
4.0
While I did not enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed “A Boy Called Christmas”, I still enjoyed it very much. Having loved Nikolas’ perspective in the first book, it took me a minute to adapt to the other characters perceptions in this book.
As is my way, I followed along with the Audible narration. The story definitely came to life with the reading from Carey Mulligan, a great actress herself, and it was fun to hear her interpretation of the different character voices.
As is my way, I followed along with the Audible narration. The story definitely came to life with the reading from Carey Mulligan, a great actress herself, and it was fun to hear her interpretation of the different character voices.
missdandyreads's review against another edition
5.0
Another beautiful book to get yourself into the Christmas spirit! Please read A Boy Called Christmas first if you want to get all the little hints hidden inside this book.