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| AUTHOR: | William Joyce |
| CATEGORY: | Book |
| MANUFACTURER: | Laura Geringer |
| ISBN: | 0060211334 |
| TYPE: | Brothers and sisters, Children's 4-8, Children: Grades 2-3, Christmas, Family - Siblings, Fiction, Holidays & Festivals - Christmas, Santa Claus, Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Christmas |
| MEDIA: | Hardcover |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
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Customer Reviews of Santa Calls
Lavish illustrations accent this truly classic tale In the weird and wonderful world of William Joyce, everything looks like a Little Nemo cartoon, and "Santa Calls" is no exception. You have to experience Joyce's illustrations to appreciate their lush intricacy, but even they aren't as good as this book's warm story, the tone of which perfectly captures the "Boy's Life" fiction of the American West, circa 1908.
Spunky Art Atchison, along with Spaulding his pal and Esther his little sister have a thrilling adventure after Santa calls them all North. They battle dark elves and evil queens with gee-whiz pluck (and a candy-bomb of Art's own design). But even THAT isn't the big hug in the book---it's the very end that makes this gem a keeper. Few read those two letters and go away untouched.
Every year several gooey Christmas books come out, both religious and secular, and very few are worth much. But years after purchasing this one, we still pull it out and comb the rich pictures for new details. Forget the "Ages 5-9" recommendation for this: "Santa Calls" is for everybody!
One Of Our Favorites!
To not give this book a shot is truly a shame! I have been reading this book to my daughter for the last 3 Christmas seasons and she just loves it. When I first read it, I cried at the ending. A very heartfelt, touching story to enjoy year after year. In my mind...a classic. Right up there with The Polar Expess.
lovely tale for kids ready for longer stories
William Joyce, the author and illustrator of George Shrinks, Rolie Polie Olie and other popular children's books, has a distinctive voice and style, and Santa Calls is consistent with his other works. Set in 1908 Abilene, it is the story of orphan Art Atchinson Aimesworth, his friend Spaulding Littlefeets and his sister Esther. One Christmas Eve Art receives a mysterious box and a summons to come to the North Pole -- signed "S.C." Intrigued (to say the least!), Art and his cohorts construct the machine inside the box and fly off to visit Santa, where adventures await them, Mr. and Mrs. Claus greet them, and Art renews his love for his sister. There is a surprise ending that lets us know that Santa and Esther have been in cahoots all along.
This is a story that will appeal to children of all ages because there is mystery and adventure (and Santa!), and as they get older they will appreciate more of the story. The illustrations are colorful and full of details, so they will stand up under multipe viewings and repeated scrutiny, and the vision of Toyland is uniquely Joyce and reminiscent of pre-modern children's illustrations.
A fun and heart-warming story.