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An Endearing, Heartfelt Tale!, July 5, 2011
This review is from: A Carpenter's Legacy : A Christmas Story (Hardcover)
A Carpenter's Legacy is the third and final book in Dan T. Davis' Christmas series. Davis writes about worlds that are real, evoking the feeling of two orphans aboard a steamship in 1920; a village in Norway; and a modern-day hospital. It is just this real-world portrayal that makes the book captivating. Santa Claus is Santa Kloss--or Papa to those who know him--a humble Norwegian carpenter whose generous heart and spirit have become legend. Year after year, he delivers handmade toys to orphans and needy children. But it is not just the toys that make him endearing. It is the way he takes children under his wing, gives them a home, a trade, and most important, helps them grow emotionally.
Like his settings, Davis creates memorable characters with real challenges and emotions. Their desires and longings will resonate with children and adults alike. The stunning watercolor illustrations of Steve Ferchaud complement the tale perfectly.
A Carpenter's Legacy is at once a collection of stories, and stories within stories, about gifts bestowed from parent to child. These multi-layered tales come together in powerful themes about the healing power of stories and belief, the power of the imagination to transcend challenges and find joy, and the importance of never giving up hope.
As with the other two books, A Carpenter's Legacy stands alone, but why stop there. Triple your pleasure for the holidays and all year round, and enjoy this book with the other two. Five Stars!
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Wonderful Journey into Fantasy, January 30, 2011
This review is from: A Carpenter's Legacy : A Christmas Story (Hardcover)
This beautifully crafted story is actually 2 stories in one, you have a story that takes place in the present and the wonderful world of Santa in the past woven together seamlessly. The beautiful illustrations offer a glimpse into the world while leaving plenty to the reader's imagination, so you can craft your own version of this mystical place.
I made the mistake of getting the last book first and while the wonderfully crafted story stands on its own, I was left wanting to know more of the wondrous land of Santa. Don't make the same mistake I did and buy all 3 books so you can become totally immersed in the story of Santa.
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