Legend of Holly Claus, The (Julie Andrews Collection) - Softcover

Brittney Ryan; Laurel Long

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060585153 ISBN 13: 9780060585150

Publisher: Harper Trophy (imprint of HarperCollins Children's Book Group, Div of HarperCollins US), 2007

Synopsis

After Santa and his wife are blessed with their daughter, Holly Claus, a curse is suddenly imposed upon them by Herrikhan who locks her in the gates of Forever, forcing Holly Claus to use her special powers and the magic of the enchanted creatures to go on a mission to Victorian New York in order to break the spell. Reprint.

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Review:

In a letter-writing twist, a boy asks Santa what he wants for Christmas. Holly is born, and her fate seems sealed when the warlock Herrikhan curses the baby with a cold heart, which he hopes to claim when she matures. Cursed himself, Herrikhan must possess the purest heart to obtain his freedom. Holly's curse affects everyone in Forever, Land of the Immortals, as she must live in cold conditions to keep her heart alive and no new souls may enter Forever. The only immortal who hasn't proven herself worthy of the honor, Holly finds a way to reach Victorian Empire City (a.k.a. New York), where she brings magic to children, finds true love, and crushes Herrikhan's curse. This story strives to be an original fairy tale, but fails with trite narration and melodramatic dialogue. Grotesque violence abruptly jars the saccharine tone at times. Ryan even changes traditional toy-making elves into cranky goblins who dress up as elves for reporters. The only noteworthy features are Long's exquisite, detailed illustrations. (Fiction. 9-12) (Kirkus Reviews)

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Trophy (imprint of HarperCollins Children's Book Group, Div of HarperCollins US)
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060585153
• ISBN 13: 9780060585150
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544