Eleven-year-old Juniper Lane is thrown into a Christmas adventure like no other when her mother mysteriously goes missing. To find her, Juniper seeks the help of a mysterious woodsman living in her local park, who she suspects is Santa himself, and accidentally gets exposed to North Pole magic! Join a boisterous cast of characters ― including a neighbor who always believed in Santa, a young reindeer in training, and a cutthroat crime boss out to steal Santa’s magic ― on an unpredictable journey bursting with exuberance and merriment.
From the acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer comes a joyful, heartwarming Christmas classic-in-the-making, complete with cheerful, festive illustrations, that's the perfect gift for readers of all ages who believe in the power of hope, kindness, and holiday magic.
"The story centers on the determined efforts of Colfer’s perceptive and big-hearted young protagonist to find the grumpy, grieving gift giver and extort his reluctant cooperation in her search. On the way to a thoroughly heartwarming ending, the author also supplies perfectly reasonable explanations for where Santa gets all those presents and why and how he delivers them in one night.... A soaring flight fueled by joys, sorrows, and deeds both ill and good." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Eoin Colfer |
Illustrator | Chaaya Prabhat |
ISBN | 1250321948 |
Publication Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
Publisher | Roaring Brook Press |
Language | English |