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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Archive
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![From the book jacket:
Every child knows about Santa Claus, the jolly man who brings gifts to all on Christmas Eve. There are many stories that tell of his life, but the delightful version related in The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is by far the most charming and original. Only L. Frank Baum, the [...]](http://www.flaminggeeks.com/tripletake/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum: B-")
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum: B-
Posted on December 26, 2008 | 3 CommentsFrom the book jacket: Every child knows about Santa Claus, the jolly man who brings gifts to all on Christmas Eve. There are many stories that tell of his life, but the delightful version related in The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is by far the most charming and original. Only L. Frank Baum, the [...] -
J’s Take on The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum
Posted on December 24, 2008 | 5 CommentsI started reading this book from an edition borrowed from the library. Published in 1983 and illustrated by Mary Cowles Clark (ISBN 0517420627). Because I didn't want to lug the book with me to my parents' house, I finished reading it online at Page by Page Books. I have vague memories of watching the cartoon of [...] -
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum)
Posted on December 21, 2008 | 9 CommentsThe Plot One day, a human infant is discovered by the immortals living in the Forest of Burzee. A wood nymph named Necile finds herself drawn to him and ends up taking responsibility for his care. Once he grows up, the young man, known as Claus, settles in a valley just outside the forest. [...]