Catching Santa: The Kringle Chronicles
David M. F. Powers · Marc Franco
серп. 2014 р. · Pants On Fire Press
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Catching Santa was nominated to the Sunshine State Young Readers Award committee for consideration for 2014-2015 SSYRA List!
Accelerated Reader Quiz #150476 (BL: 4.5, Pts: 9, MG)
Awards:
2011 Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner (Children's/Juvenile Fiction)
Description:
High-tech gadgetry and ancient magic has done little to aid in the
centuries old search for Santa's rogue assistant, Servant Rupert. But
Servant Rupert has been searching for someone too –the fabled Pole, the
one person who can see Santa. But the search hasn’t fared well for
Servant Rupert. To make matters worse, his agents have contacted Santa’s
forces wishing to defect. A risky plan is quickly set in motion by
Santa’s Special Forces to divulge the location of Jakob Jablonski, the
Pole, in hopes it will lead to the capture of Santa’s forever naughty
helper. Wasting little time, Servant Rupert recklessly contacts Jakob.
In the ensuing mayhem Jakob is drawn into the mystery of Santa and
his dastardly rogue assistant when proclaimed a Pole by Servant Rupert.
He quickly demands that Jakob catch Santa...or he will turn everyone
Jakob cares for into coal! Jakob and his band of friends, partnering
with elf spies and rogue agents of Servant Rupert, begin to uncover
hints of a sinister plot involving more than just catching Santa.
In his exquisitely written fantasy debut and 2011 Next Generation
Indie Book Award Winner, David M. F. Powers, aka Marc Franco, creates an
original yet simple world while staying true the traditions of Santa.
Jakob's adventurous journey to self-acceptance of his destiny is one
readers will remember long after they've turned the final page.
Praise:
"A fun quick read. Ending was provocative." -- Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, NY
"Good action and a nice paced storyline will keep readers interested
till the last page." – Williamsburg Public Library, Williamsburg, Iowa
“I think the book is going to be a best seller!” – Laura Brainard, NBCT, Library Media Specialist, Lakeview Middle School
“Catching Santa is now a very popular book in our media center and
is being requested daily!” – Betsy Bernstein, Media Center Secretary,
Nelson Elementary School
“The book is great.” – Todd Merrick, Owner, Heroes Landing Comics
“We haven't been able to keep the book on the library shelf!” – Susan Tkacik, School Media Specialist, Maniscalco Elementary
“I have currently finished your book Catching Santa which I thought
was the greatest book ever!!” – Lydia Harrell, 6th grade student,
Lakeview Middle School
“The copies of your book were scooped up as soon as they hit the
shelf. Looking forward to the sequels.” – Teresa Nichols, Media
Specialist, Neptune Elementary School
“The students are really enjoying the book. And so am I!” – Teresa McGrew, Library Media Specialist, Lake Whitney Elementary
“My class loves it!” – Michelle Schultes, Third Grade Teacher, Windermere Elementary
“the kids loved it...” – Joyanne Herdman, Media Specialist, Bailey Elementary School
“While Catching Santa sounds like a seasonal title, I have just
finished reading it and know that it is more a fantasy adventure.” – Joy
Price, Media Specialist, Gold Hill Elementary
Accelerated Reader Quiz #150476 (BL: 4.5, Pts: 9, MG)
Awards:
2011 Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner (Children's/Juvenile Fiction)
Description:
High-tech gadgetry and ancient magic has done little to aid in the
centuries old search for Santa's rogue assistant, Servant Rupert. But
Servant Rupert has been searching for someone too –the fabled Pole, the
one person who can see Santa. But the search hasn’t fared well for
Servant Rupert. To make matters worse, his agents have contacted Santa’s
forces wishing to defect. A risky plan is quickly set in motion by
Santa’s Special Forces to divulge the location of Jakob Jablonski, the
Pole, in hopes it will lead to the capture of Santa’s forever naughty
helper. Wasting little time, Servant Rupert recklessly contacts Jakob.
In the ensuing mayhem Jakob is drawn into the mystery of Santa and
his dastardly rogue assistant when proclaimed a Pole by Servant Rupert.
He quickly demands that Jakob catch Santa...or he will turn everyone
Jakob cares for into coal! Jakob and his band of friends, partnering
with elf spies and rogue agents of Servant Rupert, begin to uncover
hints of a sinister plot involving more than just catching Santa.
In his exquisitely written fantasy debut and 2011 Next Generation
Indie Book Award Winner, David M. F. Powers, aka Marc Franco, creates an
original yet simple world while staying true the traditions of Santa.
Jakob's adventurous journey to self-acceptance of his destiny is one
readers will remember long after they've turned the final page.
Praise:
"A fun quick read. Ending was provocative." -- Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, NY
"Good action and a nice paced storyline will keep readers interested
till the last page." – Williamsburg Public Library, Williamsburg, Iowa
“I think the book is going to be a best seller!” – Laura Brainard, NBCT, Library Media Specialist, Lakeview Middle School
“Catching Santa is now a very popular book in our media center and
is being requested daily!” – Betsy Bernstein, Media Center Secretary,
Nelson Elementary School
“The book is great.” – Todd Merrick, Owner, Heroes Landing Comics
“We haven't been able to keep the book on the library shelf!” – Susan Tkacik, School Media Specialist, Maniscalco Elementary
“I have currently finished your book Catching Santa which I thought
was the greatest book ever!!” – Lydia Harrell, 6th grade student,
Lakeview Middle School
“The copies of your book were scooped up as soon as they hit the
shelf. Looking forward to the sequels.” – Teresa Nichols, Media
Specialist, Neptune Elementary School
“The students are really enjoying the book. And so am I!” – Teresa McGrew, Library Media Specialist, Lake Whitney Elementary
“My class loves it!” – Michelle Schultes, Third Grade Teacher, Windermere Elementary
“the kids loved it...” – Joyanne Herdman, Media Specialist, Bailey Elementary School
“While Catching Santa sounds like a seasonal title, I have just
finished reading it and know that it is more a fantasy adventure.” – Joy
Price, Media Specialist, Gold Hill Elementary
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David M. F. Powers lives near the Walt Disney World theme park in Central Florida with his wife and three children. Having grown up in Rota and Madrid, Spain, Powers is deeply rooted in the traditions of Andalusian culture since his mother is from Jerez de la Frontera. Homemade Churros are his specialty. Powers speaks fluent Castilian and always looks forward to his next visit to his second homeland, Spain.
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