Description Share Post The Other Father Christmas Serena Holly, illustrated by Shahab Shamshirsaz (Storymix Books) Could Claude Merriman be The Other Father Christmas? Mikey thinks so. After all, Gramps and Gran, Curtis and Claudette, have always made the Yuletide into something so spectacular. In fact, they’ve even been featured in the Toxteth Times! Then again, things have changed, for Claudette has passed away, and Gramps has lost his spark, his reason for being. Surely a competition to find Santa Claus’s rightful replacement will encourage Gramps? Isn’t Gramps the best replacement? However, what if Mikey doesn’t follow the competition rules- exactly? Serena Holly, is the pen name of authors, Priscilla Mante and Jasmine Richards, also known for the outstanding Future Hero 1: Race to Fire Mountain series. This wonderful book takes us into a grieving family, rich with tradition, wonder and strong values. Thereafter, how will Claude and Mikey fare in the North Pole? After all, they’re up against a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory style battle to win this special place. Then again, Claude insists, it’s sharing this experience with Mikey he wants most. Furthermore, he doesn’t know that his grandson’s ‘manoeuvred’ the rules to win this spot. So how might he face off in five challenges? Then again, what if there’s cheating within these challenges, that could prove dangerous? Bookwagon LOVES this book. Not only is it refreshing, fun and truly readable, but the illustrations are joyous. Somehow, Serena Holly captures the magical feeling of this special celebration, incorporating so many familiar touches within a grounded story of grief, love and hope. Bookwagon recommends The Other Father Christmas highly to our readers.
