Kris Kringle

by Maria Ciampi

About the Book This is the tale of Kris Kringle an awfully sloppy toymaker who dreams of a tattered toy sketch and loves a Claus named Evelyn. It is also the tale of a devilish Mr. D who has a vendetta against a Claus named Santa. And it is also the tale of Santa who won't let go of his Rulebook even in face of a karate-chopping Claus named Mrs. C. All of these characters are knotted together by a magical curse and an ancient contract which can only be unraveled with the help of a lawyer named Daniel Webster. Reader, A Read-Aloud Movie for You Awaits . . . .

192 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Jasmine · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book isn't exactly bad. But it certainly wasn't good either. Technically it claims to be a read along movie. I probably wouldn't have cared for it as a movie either. I am trying to think of what would make this book better. Perhaps it simply isn't my thing.

I however do not think that it was as bad as santa and the magical unicorn.

[thewanderingjew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kris kringle, Maria Ciampi
This is an interesting, imaginative Read-Aloud Movie. It reads like a play. The tale is a fantasy about Christmas. A group of evil people are trying to prevent Santa and his elves from producing toys so that they can have the only toy sold for the holiday and make lots of money.
In order to do this, a scheme is cooked up to trick Kris Kringle, Santa’s nephew, to go to the South Pole and activate the curse which will make all the elves disappear and stop Santa from bringing gifts on Xmas eve. Santa has forbidden any Kringles from making toys because his brother wanted to make Xmas all about profit rather than kindness and the true meaning of the holiday. He has been angered by his brother’s behavior and he has placed a curse on the elves’ workroom. If a Kringle enters, the elves will disappear and become snowflakes.
It is a creative fantasy which pre-teens and young teens will enjoy. The reading will be enhanced if a group/family reads it aloud with each one taking a different part. There is a bit of romance, intrigue and trickery in this creative little story.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw the author touring at a Barnes & Noble in New York. She had local kids from different high schools acting out some of the scenes. The kids loved it and were having a great time. I thought that if high school kids loved it, I should give it a try with my own kids. They loved the story, from beginning to end and even fight over the characters they want to play. It will be a tradition in our family for Christmas for sure. It's an "up" book that's fun and a breath of fresh air from the negative message even sometimes in holiday stories.

[Terry]

Kids who like to move around or are interested in the theater will find this an enjoyable read. The story is presented as a script, so all of the parts are meant to be read aloud. Readers need to be aware of the stage instructions built into the story. Read the rest of the review at the Reading Tub.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

My friends and I are in high school and we loved the story. We saw that there was description as well as dialogue, but we didn't have any problem with that. Instead, we created a character,the Narrator, who read the description great! Alot of the description was really, really funny. Anyway, we thought it was funny and innocent and a relief from alot of what we read or are required to read in school.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and a great buddy story that takes place in New York City and in the North Pole. My friends and I had a great time reading it. It's like reading a play, but instead of reading a stage play, you're reading a screen-play. My favorite character other than Kris is Sky Banner -- he's Kris's right-hand man. Mrs. Claus is funny too with karate chops and blackbelt.

[Aislynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was interesting.