Stanley's Christmas Adventure

I liked this modern fantasy chapter book for several reasons. I liked how the author used characters young children are familiar with. For example, Sarah Christmas’ father is Santa Claus. Second, I liked the storyline because it was a journey-return plot. Stanley Lambchop, the main character, must go to the North Pole with Sarah Christmas to save the holiday. The problem of the story was clearly stated in the beginning of the book. The story continues the journey of the Lambchop family trying to save Christmas. The author also added some humor with the character, Sarah because she is ditsy and oblivious. Lastly, I liked the message of this story. The big idea of the story is to be selfless and generous, which is a great lesson for show more children. The author portrays this through Stanley’s family who wrote to Santa for their Christmas wish list. Sarah’s father believed that they were being greedy for asking for 1000 tents and stoves, but they asked for those things to help the village that was affected by the earthquake. show less

Nice enough Christmas story. Like many of them, it is a secular fantasy with religious morals. Santa Claus doesn't want to deliver gifts because the world is just too terrible. As is typical in stories like this, everything works out ok in the end. Surprisingly for a children's book, the author actually describes the news stories of a typical day. SPOILER: But, because of the merit of one good family, he changes his mind and even helps make it a better place by granting their requests.

This is one of the Flat Stanley series. In this book, Stanley is not flat anymore, but he still has important work to do, including saving Christmas. My first grader enjoyed this as our read-aloud selection, and I appreciate the message that Christmas isn't all about getting presents. A good holiday read!

This book is part of the Flat Stanley series. In this book Santa has decided to give up on Christmas because of the world today. Santa's daughter Sarah has a brilliant idea to cheer Santa back up. Santa's favorite letter was written by a little boy named Stanley. Stanley had written a letter to Santa when he was still flat because he needed new clothes...Sarah decides to go to Stanley's house to get him and bring him back to Santa. However, when she gets there she sees that he is not flat anymore, but takes him and his family, since he couldn't go alone, back to the North Pole. Eventually, the Lambchop family put some spirit back into Santa and cheer up Christmas.

Summary - Santa's not coming this year, and it is up to his daughter and Stanley to save Christmas.
Critic - This is a good example of fantasy because the author makes you believe that any child can help save Christmas.
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Character - Stanley is a round character because the author offers insight into Stanley's personal character by showing his selflessness in what he has written on his Christmas list and his desire to help save Christmas for all children.
Genre - Fantasy

Adventure

Stanley and his family prove again that selflessness can change hearts and do a lot of good.