Kris Kringle's Magic by Diane Tolley (Book Review)

Kris Kringle's Magic

Author:  Diane Stringam Tolley

Published:  October 2012

Publisher:  Cedar Fort Publishing

Pages:  176

Source:  a PDF version was supplied by the author. 

 This by no means bears influence on my opinion of this novel nor my review thereof.

About Kris Kringle’s Magic

Filled with messages of love, forbearance, humanity and courage, Kris Kringle’s Magic is the perfect Christmas story for the whole family.  Using the dark themes of slavery and abuse, it proves that, with love and spiritual courage, one man can make a difference in the lives of thousands.  Let Kris Kringle’s Magic change your world!

My Review:

In one word:  superb!  I finished this short novel in a day, with several interruptions,  so the average reader could read it in one sitting.  I am certain that I will want to read it again, so when Diane Tolley appears at my local book store for a book signing, I will be sure to pick up a copy.  

Everyone the world over has heard of Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, but the tale of how he came to reside at the North Pole and the magic of the elves has never been told in such fashion before.  Diane opens the story of Kris Kringle's Magic with the meeting of Kris Kringle and Rebecca in a small town where elves are servants to the humans.   Kris, who is but a teenager himself, takes offence at their treatment and strives to correct how society sees and treats them.  It is his behaviour and values that win the heart of the future Mrs. Claus.  

The accomplishments of the power of infinite love, through various trials and triumphs,   are the perfect examples of love, courage, and fine humanity we wish the world would embrace.  Kris Kringle may not be perfect in his efforts but he means well and in the end he shines as beautifully and fantastic as a fairy tale Prince Charming.  Strong messages of charity and love abound in this short novel which reinforce the message of Christmas:  to love one another.

Highly recommended as a family read for Christmas.  Kris Kringle's Magic is sure to be a welcome tradition in your home!

About the author:

Mrs. Tolley is a former rancher and a full time mother, grandmother of 12 and journalist.  Raised by author parents on one of the last old ranches in Southern Alberta, her books reflect the values and sense of family that are so much a part of ranch life.  Her short stories may be read at www.dlt-lifeontheranch.blogspot.com.

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Book Review: Merry Christmas Stories by Jeff R. Spalsbury

Merry Christmas Stories
Author:  Jeff R. Spalsbury
Published:  2010
Publisher:  Black Rose Writing
Pages:  211
# Short Stories:  25
ISBN 9781935605676
Note:  This copy was autographed by the author

Source:  This book was provided by the author, as part of the TLC virtual book tour, in exchange for an honest review.

http://www.jeffrspalsbury.com/

Bound together in one volume are 25 short stories of Christmas.  Within these stories you will find heartwarming tales of love, life, lost Santas and found, new loves and old, an alien or two and a family of ghosts.  Mr. Spalsbury pens them all and even includes one of his mother's poems, Think of Me, in the story "Loneliness is My Mistress".  There is something for everyone.  You need only a few minutes to select and enjoy any one of the twenty-five stories.  You will laugh, smile and you may even shed a tear, but one thing is for sure, you will feel of the spirit of Christmas within these pages. Three of my favourites are Santa's Missing, Santa's Found and Willie Putt-Putt which made me laugh. Merry Christmas stories is available in the US at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble, and in Canada at Amazon.ca.