Miracle on 34th Street

by Sarah Parker Danielson

Drama ~ Anthology

Genres: Christmas, Media Tie In, Fiction, Audiobook, Childrens

120 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1993

Reviews

[Avery · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this great piece of literature, old Kriss Kringle gets himself into a little dilemma. He has been put on trial for assault. I know your thinking, "How could Santa Claus be arrested?" But its all part of the crew at Shoppers Express' plan. The two biggest store companies are going toe toe throughout the Christmas season. Meanwhile, Bryan, a young attorney who live a few door down from Dorey and her daughter Susan, falls head over heels for her, but Dorey doesn't feel the same way. Susan is a young open hearted little girl, who wants to show her mother the faith of Christmas, so she asked for a gift only Mr. Kringle can bring. Will she get her miracle?

This piece of realistic fiction really puts you in the holiday spirit! This book would would great for anyone who just enjoys Christmas. Valentine Davies did a great job in adding detail, and explaining that Kriss Kringle can be real!! Also, the ending couldn't have been better!! This book deserves 4 stars.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite Christmas movies so, I thought it would be fun to read the book during the holiday season and then watch the movie.

[Steph · Rating 2 out of 5]

The photographs are beautiful, but there is very little new trivia for even a casual fan of the film. Most of the text is dedicated to recounting the film's storyline, which I imagine most readers are already very familiar with. Still, it's a pretty little book to have around the house during the holidays.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up from my mother, in preparation for playing Fred in the stage version of Miracle on 34th Street (to help with not having seen either film version). Interesting read, with some gorgeous shots from behind the scenes and stills from the film. Interesting tidbits about the original film, but not much else beyond that. Good for the films fans, but not for much else.

[Kristi Krumnow · Rating 5 out of 5]

listened to the play based off the story which was made into the classic 1947 movie. the original movie actors performed the dramatic version. The librivox version, as would have been heard in 1948, contains advertisements performed by the voice actors. a real treat.

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Kriss Kringle tells Dorey Walker that he’s Santa Claus, the harried mother hires him to play Santa at Cole’s Department Store. Even though he looks like Santa, Dorey believes he’s just an eccentric old man, he seems to do quite well as Cole’s Santa. Everyone loves him.

Everyone loves Santa Kriss . . . except for Shopper’s Express owner, Victor Lamberg who is determined to drive Cole’s Department Store out of business. And he plans to do it by making their new Santa look bad in front of all of New York City.

Kriss has helped the people of the city find their Christmas spirit, but will they still believe in him when he needs their help? And do a lawyer and a little girl have enough faith in Christmas miracles to prove that the man claiming to be Santa really is Santa Claus?

This novelization, based on the 1947 screenplay by George Deaton and John Hughes and the 1994 remake of the film “Miracle on 34th Street,” includes color pictures from the film.

Recommended.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I listened to the Audible version, but it is nowhere to be found on Goodreads.
We just closed a local production of Miracle on 34th Street so I wanted to listen to the story while we completed our run. Sadly, while Carl Reiner was marvelous (Alan Brady, Alan Brady, Alan Brady...), it was the screenplay from the most recent MOTFS movie rather than a reading of the book. I know Davies originally wrote this as a screenplay, but that isn't what Reiner read. As it was the story is fine and I have an affection for that version as it came out in my childhood, but I wanted the original story and this wasn't it. If I wanted this I would have watched the movie!

[Heather McC · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great adaptation of the original source work, which may be someone's first exposure to the classic story of the mall Santa Claus with a golden heart. Updating and revising the story for a more modern setting, the heart of the message is still there - that we all believe in something greater than ourselves.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a novelization of the 1994 remake of the 1947 film "Miracle on 34th Street" about a man who claims to be Santa Claus and the people who believe in him. It is almost verbatim from the 1994 film in some parts. There are also pictures from the movie included. It adapts the film well, but I prefer the movie. Overall, it is a lovely story for Christmas.

[gufo_bufo · Rating 2 out of 5]

In italiano, "Miracolo nella 34° strada". Fragilino. Meglio il film, che è tutto dire.

[Greg · Rating 3 out of 5]

As the author says, "Like everything else about Mr. Kringle, his appearance does not follow any accepted pattern. Instead of appearing first on the printed page and then making his bow upon the screen, Mr. Kringle completely reversed the procedure." So begins the author with the "real" story of Kris Kringle, a favorite of mine in the original black and white movie, and now a favorite book. First published in 1947, in the midst of the second world war, it brought a message of hope and joy and miracles at a time when it was sorely needed.

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was excited to find this book at a second-hand store because I show the movie every year to a class I teach in junior high. I was hoping for a lot of behind-the-scenes information to enhance my teaching while showing this movie. There are some interesting facts in the book, but for the most part, it retells the story you see in the movie. Although there were some interesting facts, it was a bit disappointing to not get more information outside the story. That is why I only give this book 3 stars.

[Dianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the reasons why I got more exctited about Christmas! Though I haven't watched the movie, I really loved how explicit the story was written. The story is so inspiring that taught me on a higher level how to love unconditionally, how to forgive and to gain the true Christmas' spirit. What a feel-good story!

[Hassane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I leared that It had a lot of action. I love that book.

[Keri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have the original printing of this story, I love the hope and miracle of this book

[Scott Golden · Rating 5 out of 5]

The large format (24x18 inches) supports great still-pictures -- both on-screen and behind the scenes -- from this American classic.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a re-read. This is an old time favor of this holiday season.

[Steven Freeman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the 1947 movie, but a great holiday story of hope and faith, and an excellent way to break up a couple of days of grading.

[Denise Koopman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes I love books about Christmas and here is one of my favorites I like to read every year. Love the movie as well. I guess I will always be a kid at heart. Love this.

[Heather McC · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember getting this book from the Scholastic Book order at my school so many years ago. One of my favorite Christmas stories, and a great companion to the classic remake of the 1947 film. Many people will say that they prefer the original film, but the sequel holds a special place in my heart, perennial holiday family viewing.