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Christmas Village
Two children find out what it's like to live in a little Christmas village that sits on a table in their grandparents' home. The village looks peaceful, but there is a lot of activity. - and a mystery. Why do things keep disappearing?
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2010
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September 14, 2011
In Jack Gilhooly’s ‘Christmas Village’ Rudy and Amanda get to find out what it’s like to live in a Christmas Village. Each year the children look forward to looking at Grandpa’s village and seeing what he’s added or removed from the previous year. This year; however, they get a surprise they weren’t expecting when they are transported into the village. They must learn to navigate between two lives and two families and a handful of new challenges and adventures. Unfortunately for them, the village townspeople are very unhappy when their wise man and library disappear. Can Rudy and Amanda convince their Grandpa to believe the trips they are making are real? And will he restore order to the “Christmas Village”?
I thought Jack Gilhooly did a fantastic job bringing the ‘Christmas Village’ to life. The characters were very lively and the storyline was easy and pleasant to follow. I also appreciate that Mr. Gilhooly gave us a Christmas story, without a traditional twist.
I believe this book is for children and adults of all ages. If you like the magic of Christmas, then this story is for you. I read this book aloud to my children and husband and it was equally enjoyed by all. In fact, when it was time to pause between chapters, I often met resistance. My children sat completely quiet and engrossed throughout the entire book.
I’m very pleased to have had the opportunity to read this book. It was a treat for us, almost like Christmas in July! Mr. Gilhooly writes to children and captures their attention. I look forward to reading more in the future and am hoping for a sequel to ‘Christmas Village’.
I thought Jack Gilhooly did a fantastic job bringing the ‘Christmas Village’ to life. The characters were very lively and the storyline was easy and pleasant to follow. I also appreciate that Mr. Gilhooly gave us a Christmas story, without a traditional twist.
I believe this book is for children and adults of all ages. If you like the magic of Christmas, then this story is for you. I read this book aloud to my children and husband and it was equally enjoyed by all. In fact, when it was time to pause between chapters, I often met resistance. My children sat completely quiet and engrossed throughout the entire book.
I’m very pleased to have had the opportunity to read this book. It was a treat for us, almost like Christmas in July! Mr. Gilhooly writes to children and captures their attention. I look forward to reading more in the future and am hoping for a sequel to ‘Christmas Village’.
January 7, 2011
The Wilson family is spending Christmas with Grandpa and Grandma. Rudy and Amanda are excited about seeing their grandparents and their even more excited about unwrapping presents. After the adults went to bed, the kids sneak downstairs to look at all the gifts under the tree.
Rudy starts playing with the light switches to Grandpa’s miniature Christmas village. Rudy and Amanda are zapped into the village. There, they go by different name and have new parents. The villagers are upset that the library has gone missing. One day it was just lifted up into the air.
The kids find away to return to their Grandparents house. Over the next few days, they keep returning to the little village.
The Christmas Village is a cute story for kids. The two main characters, Rudy and Amanda, act just like normal children at Christmas. They have their minds on one thing: Gifts! While reading the book, I kept thinking of the Chillogy episodes from the Goosebumps television series. They both involve kids going into a miniature town. The only difference is that the Christmas Village is meant to charm you, not scare you. Yes, there is a message of giving just like any other Christmas story. Overall, I enjoyed reading the book and I recommend this to every one of all ages.
Rudy starts playing with the light switches to Grandpa’s miniature Christmas village. Rudy and Amanda are zapped into the village. There, they go by different name and have new parents. The villagers are upset that the library has gone missing. One day it was just lifted up into the air.
The kids find away to return to their Grandparents house. Over the next few days, they keep returning to the little village.
The Christmas Village is a cute story for kids. The two main characters, Rudy and Amanda, act just like normal children at Christmas. They have their minds on one thing: Gifts! While reading the book, I kept thinking of the Chillogy episodes from the Goosebumps television series. They both involve kids going into a miniature town. The only difference is that the Christmas Village is meant to charm you, not scare you. Yes, there is a message of giving just like any other Christmas story. Overall, I enjoyed reading the book and I recommend this to every one of all ages.
January 19, 2012
Jack Gilhooly's Christmas Village is a fun and lighthearted holiday story. I think many a child has wondered what it would be like to live in one of those adorable Christmas villages. Gilhooly injects some humor into the story, and the interactions between the characters is fun and genuine. I felt there was a little too much time spent in scenes with the adults to really appeal to children, and I think some of the humor might go over their heads. However, these scenes are fun for the adult reading to the child. Overall, Christmas Village is a sweet read for kids in the Christmas season.
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