Red Ranger Came Calling
“Red Ranger Came Calling” by Berkeley Breathed is a reissue published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on September 1, 1997. This 32-page book presents a humorous and evocative narrative as the narrator recounts his father’s extraordinary childhood Christmas. Set against a backdrop of glowing imagery, the story follows a young boy named “Red,” who sees himself as the “Red Ranger from Mars” and grapples with his disbelief in Santa Claus while yearning for a special gift.
Readers will find a blend of humor and emotion as Red visits the enigmatic island hermit, Lord Sander Clos, rumored to be Santa. This encounter sparks a transformation in Red, leading to an unforgettable Christmas morning. The book explores themes of holidays, emotions, and social dynamics, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone. With its engaging illustrations and witty text, this edition captures the essence of childhood wonder and the spirit of giving.
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Using glowing, hypnotic images and a funny, provocative text, the narrator relives his father’s most amazing childhood Christmas. A moody young boy living with his aunt on an island, “Red” Breathed sees himself as the “Red Ranger from Mars”, his hero from the movie serials, and cannot picture life without the gift of a Red Ranger bicycle. Red is far too “swanky a human being” to believe in Santa Claus, but nevertheless he pays a visit to the aged island hermit, Lord Sander Clos, rumored to be the legendary man himself, now living in lonely, joyless retirement. This meeting triggers an emotional response within the self-absorbed Red and leads to the most remarkable bicycle ever delivered on Christmas morning. This book represents Berkeley Breathed at the top of his form.
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