lisannelouwerse's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
elysareadsitall's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a great Christmas novel. It tells the origins of Santa Claus and how he started delivering presents every Christmas Eve. I think it would be qualified as middle grade. It reads like a classic fairy tale. It's one I'll definitely enjoy revisiting.
kristinasshelves's review against another edition
4.0
I bought this book after seeing an exhibit of Charles Santore's art at the Woodmere Museum outside of Philadelphia. I love all things Baum and this was beautifully illustrated. I look forward to rereading this next Christmas
beckks's review against another edition
5.0
5/5
Who better to write this magical book than the author of The Wizard of Oz? Baum did an incredible job with this story. I had never heard of it before I added it to my Goodreads shelf and I only came across it in the Scribd library.
It's a quick listen and would be a quick read too. The language is quite simple so it would be good for young readers; highly recommend!
Who better to write this magical book than the author of The Wizard of Oz? Baum did an incredible job with this story. I had never heard of it before I added it to my Goodreads shelf and I only came across it in the Scribd library.
It's a quick listen and would be a quick read too. The language is quite simple so it would be good for young readers; highly recommend!
mithren's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kdtoverbooked's review
4.0
Having read both the Wizard of Oz and Finding Lucy this year, this made a perfect Christmas read for me. I just felt as I read my daily issue, thanks to the serial reader app, that I was beside fire hearing a storyteller spin their weave. Very fun and I think would be a fun read with the littles who appreciate fantasy.
beckks's review against another edition
5.0
5/5
Who better to write this magical book than the author of The Wizard of Oz? Baum did an incredible job with this story. I had never heard of it before I added it to my Goodreads shelf and I only came across it in the Scribd library.
It's a quick listen and would be a quick read too. The language is quite simple so it would be good for young readers; highly recommend!
Who better to write this magical book than the author of The Wizard of Oz? Baum did an incredible job with this story. I had never heard of it before I added it to my Goodreads shelf and I only came across it in the Scribd library.
It's a quick listen and would be a quick read too. The language is quite simple so it would be good for young readers; highly recommend!
regitzexenia's review against another edition
4.0
How has this wonderful and lovely Christmas story eacaped my notice before? So glad I finally read it, I definitely don’t think it’ll be the last time.
katiecatbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Middle grade. Nice story. Horrible afterward.
Story: In this version of the Santa story, a nymph in a forest finds a baby, adopts him, and the baby grows up to become Santa Claus, with the help of lots of other fantastical woodland creatures.
Characters: Santa is the star and we see him in his youth, adulthood and old age. We also meet nymphs, fairies, goblins and even the king of the forest. Lots of children get individual stories.
Language: This is definitely geared toward middle grade. For one, they are past a "certain age" when they have more adult info about Santa. For another, younger readers would not have the patience to get through the chapters. The plot is intricate, there are many individual stories and there are a number of characters. On top of that, fantastical creatures are not Disneyfied, but speak with adult intelligence, which is likely less entertaining to younger readers. That being said, older readers will appreciate the same atmosphere as the Oz story in this one and enjoy the book as a whole.
Great Christmas read for older readers.
Story: In this version of the Santa story, a nymph in a forest finds a baby, adopts him, and the baby grows up to become Santa Claus, with the help of lots of other fantastical woodland creatures.
Characters: Santa is the star and we see him in his youth, adulthood and old age. We also meet nymphs, fairies, goblins and even the king of the forest. Lots of children get individual stories.
Language: This is definitely geared toward middle grade. For one, they are past a "certain age" when they have more adult info about Santa. For another, younger readers would not have the patience to get through the chapters. The plot is intricate, there are many individual stories and there are a number of characters. On top of that, fantastical creatures are not Disneyfied, but speak with adult intelligence, which is likely less entertaining to younger readers. That being said, older readers will appreciate the same atmosphere as the Oz story in this one and enjoy the book as a whole.
Great Christmas read for older readers.