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The Real Santa Claus

Legends of Saint Nicholas

by Marianna Mayer
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For most of us, young and old, Santa Claus is a jolly old man, as described in the classic poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." In fact, few people realize that there was a real St. Nicholas. He was the Bishop of Myra and lived during the fourth century. In this beautifully illustrated and richly designed book, Mayer creates an inviting portrait of the man who became legendary for his generosity and miraculous acts of kindness. 

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  • Release date

    November 1, 2013

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9781623343156

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781623343156
      • File size: 10017 KB
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1110
    • Text Difficulty: 7-9

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      September 24, 2001

      In this worthy companion to her other works about religious figures, Mayer (Young Jesus of Nazareth) uses several brief stories to introduce the fourth-century orphan boy turned miracle-working bishop who inspired the modern holiday image of Santa Claus/Father Christmas. Masterpieces from European museums and churches illustrate scenes from the saint's life; laid out on pages framed and accented with gold paint, they create a setting far more elegant and reverent than the nostalgic cover art would suggest. Clement C. Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas" opens the volume on a festive and familiar note. All ages.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook
Kindle restrictions

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1110
  • Text Difficulty:7-9

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