The Santa Thief
The Santa Thief by Alane Adams is a children’s picture book published by SparkPress on November 7, 2017. This 32-page illustrated story is set in a Pennsylvania farmhouse during the 1920s and follows a young boy named Georgie as he navigates the challenges of the winter season. With his ice skates too small and the news that Santa might not come this year, Georgie takes it upon himself to understand the true meaning of Christmas.
Readers will find a charming narrative that captures the essence of boyhood and the spirit of the holidays. The book features appealing illustrations that highlight the details of life in 1920s rural America, immersing young readers in the historical context. The Santa Thief is suitable for children ages 4–8 and explores themes of hope and determination against the backdrop of country life during a challenging time.
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2018 IPPY Gold Medal Winner in Holiday SPARK Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing for Children: Illustrated Book category 2017 USA Best Book Award Winner in Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction 2017 Today Show winter book selection
“The appealing illustrations glow with lamplight and provide many small details that ground this story in a Pennsylvania farmhouse in the 1920s, and Georgie’s dark eyebrows and freckles give him personality. VERDICT A pleasant, if slight, slice-of-life tale.” —School Library Journal
It’s winter in Girard, Pennsylvania and the pond is completely frozen over—ready for a young boy to go skating!—but Georgie’s ice skates are too small. All Georgie wants for Christmas is a new pair of skates. But times are tough in 1920s Pennsylvania, and he gets the disappointing news Santa might not come this year. Follow Georgie as he decides to take matters into his own hands—and discovers what Christmas is all about. The Santa Thief is a heartwarming tale of boyhood set in 1920s Pennsylvania for children ages 4–8.
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