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This is the first book and a stellar start for new writer, Steven Hornby. Secrets of a Christmas Box tells an original Christmas tale that has never been written before.

The story’s about the adventures of Larry, a Christmas snowman, who, against the rules of the Elderly Tree, went off the Christmas tree in search of his missing brother. If you can’t guess it by now, this is the adventures of the toys and ornaments hanging on a Christmas tree!

Catch the adventure and life of Christmas tree ornaments in this wonderful, original and superbly written Christmas tale by Steven Hornby.

Oh, the writer has carefully written 24 chapters, so you could read one chapter a night from December 1st onwards, leading right to Christmas!

I bet you or your children can’t wait to finish it up as you as you start reading the first chapter. Enjoy it, have a wonderful Christmas!

Here are some other information you might find useful:

Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 248 pages
Publisher: Ecky Thump Books, Inc; 1st edition (September 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0981588301
ISBN-13: 978-0981588308
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Product Description

Enter the magical festive world of the Christmas ‘Tree-Dwellers’, as Larry, a Christmas snowman, wakes up after the long sleep in the Christmas box, to find his brother is missing.
Desperate to find him before Christmas, Larry, along with his girlfriend Debbie, a newcomer Splint, and Larry’s companion Tinsel, break the laws of the ‘Tree-Elders’ and escape down the tree and away into the house, to look for clues.
Away from the safety of the tree and in an unfamiliar world, the Dwellers stumble upon a dark and sinister secret that threatens their entire world. Can Larry and the group make it back to the tree in time to warn the others, and finally uncover the truth behind the ‘Secrets of a Christmas Box’?

Reviews

A highly original and well thought out fantasy novel. The story is full of memorable and imaginative characters, adventure, and certainly a good dose of suspense. At the same time the reader will be reminded of warm memories and feelings that the Christmas season brings. A great first novel by Mr. Hornby and a fun read for young and old alike. ‘Highly recommended’ –Robert Davies, Entertainment Industry

Decorating the Christmas tree will never be the same! Reading this enchanting story together, creates another layer to the Christmas traditions and reinforce the importance of family. (Hint to family… Don t leave anyone in your Christmas box…)
All will be revealed in this Flippin’ wonderful book. –Gayle Meador, Book Critic

Presents a delightful and detailed festive world that sweeps the reader off into a compelling story arc. Written with an approachable charm and wit, the story establishes several likable fantastical characters that should be appealing to kids and adults alike. By establishing a richly realized miniature world, the story is able to cleverly turn everyday situations and objects into an increasingly intricate set of tense predicaments for the lead characters. It then manages to drive through to a conclusion that exposes and addresses perhaps one of the most human of foibles.
An entertaining and ‘highly recommended’ read. –Richard Thompson, PH.D, Oxford

Customer Reviews

“Secrets of a Christmas Box,” by Steven Hornby, is a charming Christmas tale of family and friendship. The Fergusons have a Christmas tradition of collecting and storing their Christmas ornaments in a big box with “Christmas Box” written on all the sides. After the tree is up, the family hangs each ornament with loving care. Sometimes the ornaments don’t make it to the next year. This is the ornaments’ story.

At night when everyone is asleep, the ornaments come alive, socialize, and eat pine needles. Larry, the snowman ornament, his dog, Tinsel, and his girlfriend, Debbie, a girl reindeer, are searching for Larry’s brother. A new ornament, Splint, a wooden soldier, thought he might still be in the Christmas Box. Against the rules of the Tree-Lord, who says ornaments must stay on the tree, the three journeys to the garage to look for the box. This adventure is filled with mysteries and dangers.

Hornby wrote 24 chapters so you could read one per night from December 1 to Christmas Eve. This is an English family, and while the traditions are the same as American, the foods are not. With Yorkshire pudding, trifle and mulled wine, the foods are a bit different. However, crayons under the fridge seem to be a universal problem! This enjoyable and delightful Christmas book and can be easily read aloud to the little ones. (by J. Kaye Oldner)

This vastly enjoyable tale is a perfect bed-time read for the kids. following the adventures of the
characters as they went on their journey was a pleasure. the pages turned easily, and i found myself
rooting for them more and more as the plot unfolded. this book manages to combine light-hearted enjoyability with an engaging tension that kept me involved until the very end. and, it passes the ultimate litmus test: i would, and will, read it to my niece.
highly recommended! (by Chris M. Kirshbaum)

Christmas is a time for togetherness, and that togetherness is worth fighting for. “Secrets of a Christmas Box” is a charming holiday tale of how a snowman and his companions break the rules of their domain and go into a world that they know nothing of in order to find Larry’s brother in time for Christmas. A story of the true values of Christmas using many elements readers will cherish, “Secrets of a Christmas Box” is something Christmas lovers will greatly enjoy. (by Midwest Book Review)

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