A Kidnapped Santa Claus
A Kidnapped Santa Claus by Alex Robinson is a graphic novel adaptation published by HarperCollins on November 3, 2009. This edition spans 72 pages and is presented in English. The story, originally penned by L. Frank Baum in 1904, unfolds in the enchanting land of Santa, where Santa and his magical helpers reside near the Laughing Valley. The plot centers around a group of demons who, frustrated by their lack of visitors, hatch a plan to kidnap Santa in hopes of increasing their foot traffic.
Readers will find that Robinson’s adaptation enhances the original tale with a blend of action and humor, while still capturing the essence of Baum’s narrative. The story introduces various demons, each embodying traits like selfishness and envy, as they attempt to thwart Santa’s goodwill. However, the narrative emphasizes the strength of friendship and magic in overcoming adversity. This edition offers a fresh perspective on a classic tale, making it a unique addition to the comics and graphic novels genre.
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First published in 1904, “A Kidnapped Santa Claus” by L. Frank Baum, the author of The Wizard of Oz, describes the action of some uncommon events in the land of Santa. Not far from the Laughing Valley where Santa and all his magical helpers live, and beyond the Forest of Burzee, there stands a huge mountain that contains the Cave of Demons. Each demon has a specialty: Selfishness, Envy, Hatred, Malice, and Repentance. Because the promise of Santa puts all girls and boys on their best behavior, the demons have hardly any visitors to their caves. In order to remedy their dismal foot traffic, they conspire to kidnap Santa! But oh! even when it looks as if the demons might win, one can never underestimate the power of devoted (and magical!) friends.
Adapted by Alex Robinson, author of several graphic novels, the action and menace of the tale will be enhanced and lightly spoofed. It seems a most appropriate treatment of Baum’s work — he was an author who often let his profound and unsettling meanings roil beneath the surface of his otherwise fanciful stories.
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