A crash-landing puts Christmas in peril in this quirky, funny, and heartwarming holiday classic from the New York Timesโbestselling author of Inkheart.
Scared by a storm, Twinklestar, the least reliable reindeer, boltsโcausing Santa and his sleigh to crash-land. And though Santa has dropped into a friendly neighborhood, heโs not safe: Jeremiah Goblynch, the ruthless new leader of the Council of Yuleland, is determined to put an end to childrenโs wishes and turn the holiday season into his own personal moneymaking scheme. As the last REAL St. Nick around, only Santa stands between Goblynch and his grinchlike plan. With the help and hope of kids Charlotte and Ben, Santa must face Goblynch and his Nutcracker goons to save Christmas!
โWonderfully imaginative details, adventure, danger, and a brave young Santa who fights to preserve all that is magical and special about Christmas make this a perfect read over a mug of hot chocolate on a cold winterโs night.โ โSchool Library Journal
โThe humor, plus some unusual character types, sets this apart from the general run of holiday tales.โ โKirkus Reviews