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Nickolai of the North (Hardcover)

by Lucy Daniel Raby (Author) "It happened one Winter Solstice Eve at the North Pole, many centuries ago ..." (more)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books (13 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340903007
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340903001
  • Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.5 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 142,202 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Enchantingly original ! thrilling twists ensure that this will become a Christmas classic.' -- The Independent 20051021 'This definitive story of how Santa came to be recreates the magic of Christmas with elves, fairies, flying reindeer, and plenty of snow and ice. A classic myth in the making, presented in a luxurious gift edition.' -- Starred review, Publishing News 20050701 'A real yuletide treat ... If it doesn't give you that Xmas feeling, then there is no help for it: you have become Scrooge.' -- The Times 20061217

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Nickolai is an elf, sole survivor of the wicked Magda's onslaught on the magical elf kingdom. Nick carries with him the only remaining Light Fairy in the world, his constant companion Elvina. Brought up by a human couple in the distant north, Nickolai knows that there is something different about him. Little does he realise that he was not born to humans, but rescued from the evil Magda by flying reindeer. And Magda continues to construct her evil empire, the city of Doransk. But when she starts to steal children's youth in order to regain her own beauty, Nick and Elvina must travel north, with the help of their friends, to foil her plans! And so at the end of the book, Nickolai makes a pledge to return once every year at the time of winter solstice, to give presents to the world. This book talks about this story.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nickolai of the North, 25 Oct 2005
Christmas is coming and this for my money is the ideal present for young and old alike. It's a cracking good yarn and a completely new spin on the Santa tale. All the elements of a traditional Christmas are there, including the reindeer, with Nickolai as a new folk hero and central character. Add into the mix a wicked witch, a two headed monster,a hideously spoilt child who behaves rather like a public school prefect and a wonderous ice kingdom, where for some lip biting time it looks like evil is going to triumph over good, and you have an idea of some of the ingredients of this gripping tale. I won't spoil the end for you but this first book by Lucy Daniel Raby deserves to be a block buster and I hope she follows it up with more tales of young Nickolai of the North. It's a real page turner. Buy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nikolai of the North, 25 Nov 2005
One of the most captivating Christmas stories there is!! It is a little old for the under 5's, although they will enjoy the story as they understand it. Like Polar Express this book will keep the magic of Christmas alive in the over 6's for a good few years to come. I now have an 8 year old who is not doubting anywhere near as much as he was. This book is lovely and deserves to be a huge hit.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books in the world-From John 7., 17 Jan 2006
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My name is John. I am 7 years old. I have just read Nicholai of the north and loved it!
I think it is one of the best books in the world.
I hated Magda and I loved Nicholai and his friends.
I can't wait to read another book from the same author. She is very good and her stories are brilliant.
Cheers from Dublin!
John.
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