Little Ellie Claus

by James Manos

Book Overview

In the tradition of The Gift of the Magi comes a heartwarming holiday novel to treasure... During the hard times of the Great Depression, newlyweds Peter and Lucy Thompson move to New York City, determined to create a life together filled with love and joy, if not riches. But Peter's promised job is not waiting when he arrives; it has been lost to the financial hardships gripping the city and the nation. As Christmas approaches, the young couple's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743406249
• ISBN13: 9780743406246
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Best Christmas book in years!

The best Christmas book I've read in years, and I've read a lot of them. A must read for the holidays!

Imagination and Spirit

This little novel is full of fantastic imagery and characters that warm your heart. I highly suggest reading this book out loud to your kids. Very touching and exciting at the same time. A perfect gift as well.

A MUST READ!

When I read a book, it's rare that I get so involved in the story that I lose track of everything else. This is the only book in years that I read from cover to cover in one sitting. A great read, with great characters.

Story the whole family can enjoy

Little Ellie Claus is a charming, whimsical story the whole family will enjoy. Kids will find the story a suspenseful blend of fantasy and reality. Adults will get a kick out of the author's witty, unconventional vision of the North Pole, where the likes of Plato, Van Gogh and Einstein rub elbows with the elves. This would make a super gift for Christmas, or better yet to read as a family as Christmas approaches.

From Avid Reader

I loved this book! This delightful novel can be enjoyed by both children and adults... very much like Harry Potter. In so many places I laughed out loud and then I'd be moved to tears. Filled with vivid characters, humor, and poignancy, it's a magical tale in the true spirit of the holidays.