Juniper's Christmas
Part of the Juniper Lane Adventures series
- Subject
- Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
- Size
- 14.0 cm × 21.1 cm
- ISBN
- 9781250321947
Kirkus Best Book of the Year
Kids' Indie Next List Pick
New York Times Bestseller
Indie Bestseller
New York Times Holiday Gift Guide Pick
Publisher's Weekly Holiday Gift Guide Pick
BookPage Most Anticipated Children’s Book Pick
Book Riot’s 25 Best Christmas Books of All Time
From the acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, comes a joyful, heartwarming Christmas classic-in-the-making recommended by the New York Times: "Have no fear: Juniper’s Christmas will restore any child’s holiday spirit." This season, share this special story with readers 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 cheerful, festive illustrations, this is a beautifully packaged tale of wonder, sure to delight readers and inspire the Christmas spirit in the whole family.
Celebrate the holidays with a story of joy, magic, and saving Santa Claus, from a celebrated author beloved for his spirited storytelling. Juniper’s Christmas is the perfect holiday read, year after year.
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What reviewers said
Kirkus Best Book of the Year
Kids' Indie Next List Pick
New York Times Holiday Gift Guide Pick
Publisher's Weekly Holiday Gift Guide Pick
BookPage Most Anticipated Children’s Book Pick
Book Riot’s 25 Best Christmas Books of All Time
"Have no fear: Juniper’s Christmas will restore any child’s holiday spirit."
"Colfer weaves a love story with numerous characters . . . [centered] on the determined efforts of his perceptive and big-hearted young protagonist. A soaring flight fueled by joys, sorrows, and deeds both ill and good."
"A warmhearted Christmas novel. . . [with] a fresh spin on familiar holiday themes, including forgiveness, healing, and hope."
"Colfer is a master storyteller . . . A delightful tale. Readers will enjoy the imaginative story filled with lush prose and a heartwarming ending."
“Juniper’s Christmas is the perfect Christmas tale for our time. Funny and heartwarming.”
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