About This Book

Scared by a storm, Twinklestar, the least reliable reindeer, bolts—causing Santa and his sleigh to crash-land. And though Santa has dropped into a friendly neighborhood, he's not safe: Jeremiah Goblynch, the ruthless new leader of the Council of Yuleland, is determind to put an end to children's wishes and turn the holiday season into his own personal moneymaking scheme. As the last REAL St. Nick around, only Santa stands between Goblynch and his grinchlike plan. With the help and hope of kids Charlotte and Ben, Santa must face Goblynch and his Nutcracker goons to save Christmas!

About the Authors or Illustrators

Cornelia Funke

She has written over 40 books, including the bestsellers The Thief Lord, Inkheart, Inkspell, and Dragon Rider, the Ghosthunter series, When Santa Fell to Earth, and several popular picture books.

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Paul Howard

Howard studies graphic design in Leicester, graduating in 1989 with honors. For a time he worked in...

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