The Santa Trap - by Jonathan Emmett (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Bradley Bartleby is bad. Very bad. To avoid his wrath, his wealthy parents buy him whatever he wants. All the adults in Bradley's life are running scaredNexcept for Santa Claus, who refuses to give him anything but socks. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A spoiled, greedy, and naughty boy matches wits with Santa Claus in this hilariously "wicked" picture book. A fun and unexpected Christmas read-aloud.</p><p>★ "Perfect comedic timing and dry wit, complemented by digitally produced mixed-media illustrations that have a suitably sinister, magnetic charm." ―<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, STARRED REVIEW</p><p>★ "Wicked magic.... An ideal Christmas present for children who prefer Halloween." ―<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, STARRED REVIEW</b></p><p>Bradley Bartleby is bad. Very bad. And to avoid Bradley's wrath, his wealthy parents buy him whatever he wants. All the adults in Bradley's life are running scared―except for Santa Claus, who refuses to give him anything but socks.</p><p>But Bradley vows to get what he deserves. If Santa won't give him the gifts he wants, Bradley will just have to steal them. So he transforms his house into a trap so fearsome even his parents refuse to enter it. With dynamite, trapdoors, guillotines, and tigers in his path, Santa doesn't stand a chance. Or does he?</p><p>Jonathan Emmet gives readers a Christmas tale from a new and devious perspective. Poly Bernatene's illustrations perfectly complement the tale of the spoiled Bradley, making this a hilarious and exciting story that will keep readers laughing from beginning to end.</p><p>Also by Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene: <br><i>Prince Ribbit</i></p><p><b>Awards: </p><p>Best of 2012 List ―<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br>Storytelling World Resource Awards (Winner, Stories for Pre-Adolescent Listeners) ―<i>Storytelling World</i></b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Bernatene's cinematic mixed-media illustrations work wicked magic with Emmett's darkly comedic prose, as Bradley's plans backfire explosively. An ideal Christmas present for children who prefer Halloween." ―Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW<br><br>"Bernatene's digital mixed-media illustrations are a perfectly creepy fit to this unusual holiday tale...fans of the Addams Family and Emily the Strange shenanigans might appreciate the dark humor." ―School Library Journal<br><br>"The cleverly constructed plot unfolds with perfect comedic timing and dry wit, complemented by digitally produced mixed-media illustrations that have a suitably sinister, magnetic charm. Bernatene's artwork uses dark colors, shadows and cinematic perspectives to bring Bradley's world into believable focus." ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW<br><br>"This funny, beautifully illustrated story will have you talking about the importance of 'being good for goodness' sake." ―The Washington Post<br>
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