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A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

A Kidnapped Santa Claus

L. Frank Baum

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · March 13, 2013

A Christmas pick for readers exploring A Kidnapped Santa Claus.

The ClassicsMagic & FantasyChristmas & Adventshort story
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Who it’s for
A brisk holiday fable where comic demons meet Santa’s devoted, magical friends.
Themes
Devoted friendship, Selfishness and envy, Good versus evil
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

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.

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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.

A Peculiar Christmas

A brisk holiday fable where comic demons meet Santa’s devoted, magical friends.

Come here for

  • A mischievous twist on Christmas folklore
  • Baum’s fanciful world beyond the familiar Oz

Expect

  • A Santa-centered adventure with a playful moral edge
  • A compact tale of demons, schemes, and loyal friends

Where it sits

Christmas & Advent92%
Magic & Fantasy85%
The Classics41%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Folktale Retellings
Authors
L. Frank Baum
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
March 13, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Devoted friendship · Selfishness and envy · Good versus evil
Reading lane
Folktale Retellings