August BC: The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus

[Mrs.Claus]

August's Book: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

This book is in the public domain, so if you can't find it at your library or bookstore, you can access it for free at the CAY website - http://christmasallyear.org/library/laaosctc.php.

How did you like this book? Was there any surprises or disappointments?

Who were your favourite/least favourite characters?

What are your overall thoughts and impressions of the book.

What rating would you, personally, give it (using Santa's for this one)? Would you recommend it?

[Noel+]

Just a quick review at the moment -- I voted Santa's in the poll! This book is a "classic"!

Saturday, my day off, I'll give a proper review!

[jlcarey]

I just finished reading this story and I LOVED it!!!

Such a fresh and thoughtful take on the origins of Santa Claus and toys at Christmastime. I love the idea that it is all about giving, and that Santa Claus asks nothing in return, just does it to see the happiness it gives to the children. I also like how the book demonstrates the giving and kindness of all of the immortals, beings who are by definition superior to Claus, yet still think so highly of him and do so much to help him out in his mission. This story was an interesting read and definitely grabbed my attention and held it all the way through. I want to print it out and take it home to read to my DD this Christmastime!! I gave the story a 5 Santa Rating - It's definitely going to become a classic for me! Thanks so much Mrs. Claus!!!!

[Noel+]

I completely agree jlcarey!!!

Baum carefully wove the story to focus on the true focus of Christmas: giving. God gave his Son, the first gift..........and Santa is a giver at heart! It held my interest and my imagination!