Reviewed by: Michael Thal
Genre: Middle Grade/ Christmas/ Fantasy/ Magic
Approximate word count: 12-13,000 words
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Author:
Nicola Palmer, a British author from
Warwickshire, England, loves writing stories for children of all ages. She also
enjoys animals, chocolate, coffee, and slippers. As she’s trying to uncover
magical powers of her own, she does an excellent job of bestowing such gifts on
her characters.
Description:
Just before
falling asleep on Christmas Eve, Jake wished for snow and for an exciting
Christmas day. On Christmas morning he awakens to a blanket of knee deep blue
snow covering his backyard. Jake soon discovers that his neighborhood is the
only one gifted with the blue stuff and many nosey reporters infiltrate the
area like locusts. Naturally, Jake blames himself for making the wish.
Appraisal:
Nicola
Palmer lets her Christmas imagination throttle loose as she bestows upon Jake
every Christmas fantasy imaginable—from talking snowmen to helpful elves, and a
dash of Santa Claus. One Strange
Christmas is the perfect book for Grandpa to read to his grandchildren, or
skeptical Junior to devour in rekindling his faith in the magical world around
us.
Format/Typo Issues:
No
significant issues
Rating: **** 4 stars
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