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Santa Camp
With a truly unique premise, Michael Strobl's SANTA CAMP is laugh-out-loud funny -- IndieReader
The clever writing is peppered with puns and wordplay, and Strobl pens several references aimed at adult readers that make this an entertaining family experience -- The BookLife Prize
Have you ever wondered if Santa and the Tooth Fairy would show up at your house on the same night or who would replace Santa if he retired? Well, wonder no more. This soon-to-be-classic Christmas story starts with a young impish boy, Nate, losing a tooth on Christmas Eve. When Santa and the Tooth Fairy arrive, Nate learns some shocking news about the couple. He also learns the jolly old elf is planning to retire and Nate will have a chance to become the next Santa.
Nate comes to a week-long Santa Camp to compete for the position. At camp we meet Randy the Elf, learn more about Rudolph, discover how reindeer fly, and follow eight boys as they endure various tests and training to see which one has the “right stuff” to be the next Santa.
One by one, the boys are eliminated until only three remain. Nate, and two others, are invited to accompany Santa on a ride-along during the next Christmas Eve. On his final test, with Christmas teetering near disaster, can Nate save the day?
The clever writing is peppered with puns and wordplay, and Strobl pens several references aimed at adult readers that make this an entertaining family experience -- The BookLife Prize
Have you ever wondered if Santa and the Tooth Fairy would show up at your house on the same night or who would replace Santa if he retired? Well, wonder no more. This soon-to-be-classic Christmas story starts with a young impish boy, Nate, losing a tooth on Christmas Eve. When Santa and the Tooth Fairy arrive, Nate learns some shocking news about the couple. He also learns the jolly old elf is planning to retire and Nate will have a chance to become the next Santa.
Nate comes to a week-long Santa Camp to compete for the position. At camp we meet Randy the Elf, learn more about Rudolph, discover how reindeer fly, and follow eight boys as they endure various tests and training to see which one has the “right stuff” to be the next Santa.
One by one, the boys are eliminated until only three remain. Nate, and two others, are invited to accompany Santa on a ride-along during the next Christmas Eve. On his final test, with Christmas teetering near disaster, can Nate save the day?
196 pages, Paperback
Published November 12, 2022
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December 27, 2023
Such a cute book - especially for that boy you want to buy a Christmas book for. It was a good time reading and I loved how lyrics from songs and seasonal phrasing was worked into the dialogue.
This book is going on my gift list for the 4th-6th graders in my life!
This book is going on my gift list for the 4th-6th graders in my life!
December 22, 2022
Fantastic book for all ages! Creative, clever, and absolutely magical. Highly recommend!
December 24, 2023
CAWPILE Rating: 5.14
January 2, 2025
What the heck? Is this a book for 3rd graders?
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