Junipers Christmas, Eoin Colfer
Junipers Christmas, Eoin Colfer
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Juniper's Christmas

Author: Eoin Colfer

Series: Juniper Lane Adventures

Narrator: Eoin Colfer, Olivia Forrest

Unabridged: 7 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2023


Synopsis

"Forrest enchants as she delivers descriptions of Earth from above, the alluring winter snowscape, and jokes. This delightful listen will likely become a Christmas tradition." —AudioFile

This program features a prologue read by the author.

From the acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer comes a heartwarming, adventurous Christmas classic-in-the-making: the perfect gift for listeners of all ages who believe in the power of hope, kindness, and holiday magic.

Eleven-year-old Juniper Lane is thrown into a Christmas adventure like no other when she seeks the help of a mysterious woodsman living in her local park, who she suspects is Santa himself, and accidentally gets exposed to North Pole magic. Join a boisterous cast of characters—including a neighbor who always believed in Santa, a young reindeer in training, and a cutthroat crime boss out to steal Santa’s magic—on an unpredictable journey bursting with Eoin Colfer’s signature exuberance and merriment. Complete with holiday cheer and festivities, this is a beautifully packaged tale of wonder, sure to inspire the Christmas spirit in the whole family.

Celebrate the holidays with a story of hope, magic, and saving Santa Claus, from a celebrated author beloved for his spirited storytelling. Juniper’s Christmas is the perfect holiday listen, year after year.

A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press.

About Eoin Colfer

Eoin Colfer is the bestselling author of the children's fantasy series Artemis Fowl. His other notable works include The Dog Who Lost His Bark, illustrated by P.J. Lynch, and the novels Half Moon Investigations, Airman, and The Supernaturalist. The recipient of many awards, he lives in Ireland.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica on December 21, 2023

Terribly charming! A missing Santa, after he suffers a personal loss. A young girl and her mother, grieving their own loss. A van full of frustrated elves. A park full of people, who need shelter, or just something to believe in again. All of these people come together, at Christmas, in the sort of......more

Goodreads review by Alissa on December 14, 2023

I love Eoin Colfer's writing style. He was always a favourite author of mine growing up and an auto-buy author so i was excited to see he'd realised a Christmas story. Once again i loved his writing style. I do enjoy that he always seems to have some kind of underground criminal element in his books......more

Goodreads review by Reading_ on December 17, 2023

I felt really uncomfortable reading this book and I had to stop reading it.......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on December 28, 2023

Did not love this book. The was so much extraneous information it could have easily been 100 pages shorter. The level of violence was high enough we skimmed parts. The 11 year old main character was shockingly unconcerned that her mom was missing. Overall the plot was just a little weird......more

Goodreads review by Karin on November 20, 2023

3.5 This was a cute middle grade Christmas book! It’s a little confusing in some parts, but overall I thought it was cute!......more


Quotes

"Colfer weaves a love story with numerous characters . . . [centered] on the determined efforts of his perceptive and big-hearted young protagonist. A soaring flight fueled by joys, sorrows, and deeds both ill and good." —Kirkus, starred review

"A warmhearted Christmas novel. . . [with] a fresh spin on familiar holiday themes, including forgiveness, healing, and hope." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Colfer is a master storyteller . . . A delightful tale. Readers will enjoy the imaginative story filled with lush prose and a heartwarming ending." —School Library Journal