The Legend of Holly Claus

 

The Legend of Holly Claus

 

Written by Brittney Ryan

Illustrated by Laurel Long

 

HarperCollins, 2004, 560 pp., $16.99

ISBN 0060585110   (ages 9-12)

Rating: HR     Genre: Modern Fantasy

 

Have you ever wondered what Santa Claus would want for Christmas?  Well, one little boy wonders just that and his caring makes Santa’s wish come true.  Santa and his wife have always longed for a child and now they have a beautiful little girl whom they name Holly.  However, happiness is soon replaced with dread when the evil Herrikhan places a curse on Holly that causes her heart to freeze.  Holly has to live in a frozen world to survive and the freezing of her heart also bars the entrance into Land of the Immortals.  Will Holly ever be able to break the spell and live like the other inhabitants in the Land of the Immortals?  Only her bravery, determination and selflessness can break the spell.  This novel is filled with suspense and images sure to win the heart of every reader.  This is a great book to read aloud to children - a true Christmas treasure!  The print is large, thus the reason for the large number of pages!  (Trade Book)

 Reviewer:   Lina L. Owens                                           

                   Sparks, Co-Editor

 

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