Miracle on 34th Street: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
Valentine Davies
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made Valentine Davies' Miracle on 34th Street a treasured part of their holiday traditions. Millions of copies of this award-winning story have sold since its first publication in 1947, delighting readers of all ages. A facsimile edition of the book is now faithfully re-created, offering a new generation--and fans of the original--the beauty of the classic 1940s design. Details of how the book came to be written, and made into a beloved film, are included in a brief historical note.Product Details
Price
$7.99
$7.43
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publish Date
September 20, 2010
Pages
144
Dimensions
5.1 X 7.5 X 0.4 inches | 0.25 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780547414423
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About the Author
VALENTINE DAVIES (1905-1961) was a prominent Hollywood screenwriter. He was president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a member of the Writers Guild of America, which now presents the Valentine Davies Award as one of its highest honors.
Reviews
"A good-hearted story about an enduring Christmas vision that never fails to fill the most jaded child with wonder."--Newsweek
"This charming fairy tale for children of all ages centers around an old man who thinks he is Santa Claus. It makes a lot more sense than most of us would like to admit."--Newsweek
"Reading the funny, touching fantasy may become a Yuletide habit like watching the movie."--Publishers Weekly
"A highly recommended family or classroom read-aloud, this should quickly claim, as the film has, its own well-deserved niche for many holiday celebrations ahead."--Booklist (boxed review)
"A splendid story."--The New York Times Book Review
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