"Forrest enchants as she delivers descriptions of Earth from above, the alluring winter snowscape, and jokes. This delightful listen will likely become a Christmas tradition." —AudioFile
This program features a prologue read by the author.
From the acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer comes a heartwarming, adventurous Christmas classic-in-the-making: the perfect gift for listeners of all ages who believe in the power of hope, kindness, and holiday magic.
Eleven-year-old Juniper Lane is thrown into a Christmas adventure like no other when she 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 Eoin Colfer's signature exuberance and merriment. Complete with holiday cheer and festivities, this is a beautifully packaged tale of wonder, sure to inspire the Christmas spirit in the whole family.
Celebrate the holidays with a story of hope, magic, and saving Santa Claus, from a celebrated author beloved for his spirited storytelling. Juniper's Christmas is the perfect holiday listen, year after year.
A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press.
2 of 2 copies available
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Release date
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781250323569
- File size: 229268 KB
- Duration: 07:57:38
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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Starred review from August 28, 2023
An 11-year-old seeks the help of Santa Claus, retired to modern-day London following his wife’s death, in a warmhearted Christmas novel from Colfer (the Artemis Fowl series). To honor her late, Ghana-born, London-park-keeper father, Juniper Lane hopes to continue the tradition he started: holding an annual Santa Vigil in the park. But when her white mother, the park’s new keeper, vanishes before the event, a desperate Juniper enlists the aid of reclusive handyman Niko—previously Santa—who spends his days building wooden shelters for the park’s unhoused residents, and whose retirement eight years ago has left a generation of children without faith in Santa Claus. He reluctantly agrees to assist after Juniper is imbued with polar magic of her own, but when a criminally inclined businesswoman seeks to gain control of the Claus powers, the two find themselves in a race to save Christmas. A congenial, omniscient narrator supplies a fresh spin on familiar holiday themes, including forgiveness, healing, and hope. Final art not seen by PW; secondary characters cue as white. Ages 8–12. Agent: Sophie Hicks, Sophie Hicks Agency. -
Olivia Forrest, with a few words from author Eoin Colfer, charmingly narrates this magical story of Santa Claus. Grieving the loss of his wife, Santa is fed up with the greed and commercialization of Christmas. Instead of delivering presents, he decides to befriend the homeless. Juniper Lane, who is grieving for her dad, seeks to persuade Santa to resume delivering Christmas gifts. Then an evil gang steals and burns the gifts intended for the poor. Forrest gives a spirited portrayal of Juniper as she teams up with an endearing reindeer named Skara to outsmart the villains. Forrest enchants as she delivers descriptions of Earth from above, the alluring winter snowscape, and jokes. This delightful listen will likely become a Christmas tradition. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
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