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Title: A Kidnapped Santa Claus

Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Dennis Amundson

Summary: "A Kidnapped Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This whimsical tale centers around the adventures of Santa Claus, who is captured by the evil Daemons that reside in the nearby mountains, seeking to thwart his joyful mission of making children happy during the Christmas season. The book embodies themes of goodness, friendship, and the triumph of joy over evil. The story unfolds in the enchanting Laughing Valley, where Santa Claus and his magical helpers, including fairies and other mystical creatures, work tirelessly to create toys for children. However, the Daemons, feeling threatened by Santa’s influence on children’s happiness, conspire to kidnap him on Christmas Eve. Despite their efforts, Santa's loyal assistants rally together to ensure that the children still receive their gifts. Ultimately, the Daemon of Repentance helps Santa escape, leading to his triumphant return to the Laughing Valley. The narrative concludes with the realization that love and kindness prevail, even against the darkest of forces, and emphasizes the importance of spreading joy during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919

EBook No.: 519

Published: May 1, 1996

Downloads: 450

Language: English

Subject: Fantasy literature

Subject: Christmas stories

Subject: Santa Claus -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:519:2 1996-05-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) en 1
2024-11-08T18:03:14Z A Kidnapped Santa Claus

This edition has images.

Title: A Kidnapped Santa Claus

Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Dennis Amundson

Summary: "A Kidnapped Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This whimsical tale centers around the adventures of Santa Claus, who is captured by the evil Daemons that reside in the nearby mountains, seeking to thwart his joyful mission of making children happy during the Christmas season. The book embodies themes of goodness, friendship, and the triumph of joy over evil. The story unfolds in the enchanting Laughing Valley, where Santa Claus and his magical helpers, including fairies and other mystical creatures, work tirelessly to create toys for children. However, the Daemons, feeling threatened by Santa’s influence on children’s happiness, conspire to kidnap him on Christmas Eve. Despite their efforts, Santa's loyal assistants rally together to ensure that the children still receive their gifts. Ultimately, the Daemon of Repentance helps Santa escape, leading to his triumphant return to the Laughing Valley. The narrative concludes with the realization that love and kindness prevail, even against the darkest of forces, and emphasizes the importance of spreading joy during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919

EBook No.: 519

Published: May 1, 1996

Downloads: 450

Language: English

Subject: Fantasy literature

Subject: Christmas stories

Subject: Santa Claus -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:519:3 1996-05-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) en 1