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The Return of the Christmas Witch

By Dan Murphy and Aubrey Plaza
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The Return of the Christmas Witch by Dan Murphy and Aubrey Plaza is a delightful children's story that continues the enchanting tale of Kristtörn, a Christmas witch who is out to spread holiday cheer. As she reconnects with her brother, Santa Claus, the story unfolds with a mix of magic and festive adventures, celebrating themes of family and the spirit of Christmas. Young readers are invited to experience a whimsical journey filled with heart and humour.
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By now you’ve heard the legend, all but forgotten, of Santa Claus’s twin sister. Many years ago, this shadowy figure followed in Santa’s footsteps, searching for him while leaving odd gifts of her own. One fateful night, they finally came face-to-face, and she hasn’t been heard from since. Until now . . .

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In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling The Legend of the Christmas Witch, Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy's fiery heroine has returned. . . and this time she's taking on Christmas. In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling The Legend of the Christmas Witch, Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy's fiery heroine has returned. . . and this time she's taking on Christmas. By now you've heard the legend, all but forgotten, of Santa Claus's twin sister. Many years ago, this shadowy figure followed in Santa's footsteps, searching for him while leaving odd gifts of her own. One fateful night, they finally came face-to-face, and she hasn't been heard from since. Until now . . . The Christmas Witch has returned. After centuries trapped in her icy chamber, the snow is finally melting, and Kristt rn awakens. She finds that the holiday she loved is now controlled by the mysterious Kringle Corporation. She embarks on a journey to a world unknown to her, where she meets the inventive young Poppy and sweet old reindeer Donner, who agree to help her restore Christmas to its former glory. Little do they know that she wants more than order . . . she wants revenge. In the highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling The Legend of the Christmas Witch, award-winning producer and actress Aubrey Plaza and her creative partner Dan Murphy give the true spirit of Christmas a modern and wonderfully witchy twist.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593350836

Publisher: Penguin USA

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Julia Iredale

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 56

Collections

Aubrey Plaza Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Dan Murphy Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Aubrey Plaza, originally from Delaware, is best known for her role as April Ludgate on Parks and Recreation. She has produced and starred in several films, as well as performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York. She currently lives in California and is known to dress up like a witch every Christmas. Dan Murphy is a writer and producer who lives in Los Angeles, California. Originally from Delaware, he is a graduate of the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU and has been creative partners with Aubrey for over fifteen years. Julia Iredale is an illustrator from Victoria, British Columbia. She studied illustration at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and now spends her time painting, making books, and, whenever possible, escaping into the magic forests of the Canadian West Coast.

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