The Legend of the Christmas Witch, Aubrey Plaza
The Legend of the Christmas Witch, Aubrey Plaza
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The Legend of the Christmas Witch

Author: Aubrey Plaza, Dan Murphy

Narrator: Aubrey Plaza

Unabridged: 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/16/2021

Synopsis

From Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy comes the long lost tale of the Christmas Witch, Santa Claus's much misunderstood twin sister. The perfect gift for the holiday season and beyond!

Gather ‘round the fire to hear a Christmas legend that has never been told before...until now. Each year a mysterious figure sweeps into town, leaving behind strange gifts in the night. No, not Santa Claus, but his sister…

The Christmas Witch.

Her story begins many, many years ago when her brother was torn away from her as a child. Raised alone by a witch of the woods, Kristtörn's powers of magic grew, as did her temper. Determined to find her long lost twin, she set out on a perilous journey across oceans to find him. But what she found instead was a deep-seated fear of her powers and a confrontation that would leave the fate of Christmas hanging in the balance.

From award-winning producer and actress Aubrey Plaza and her creative partner Dan Murphy comes a holiday story unlike any told before. With all the richness of classic folklore, they’ve woven a tale of bravery, love and magic. Whatever you thought you knew about Christmas…think again.

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 fromVictoria, 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate on May 19, 2021

I'm going to need an animated movie of the Christmas Witch, and then a sequel, The Rise of the Christmas Witch. And I hope she goes for Santa himself first. He's been naughty and not so nice.......more

Goodreads review by Miya (severe pain struggles, slower at the moment) on November 24, 2021

Loved it! The illustrations are gorgeous! The earthy nature loving witchy vibe is amazing. There is so much to this story if you pay attention. I would say this might not be for those who like super super traditional Christmas stories. I just loved it though. Definitely keeping my fingers crossed th......more

Goodreads review by Sage on November 30, 2021

When I saw this book at my local B&N, immediately I was drawn in by the beautiful illustrations that were done. Just gorgeous! This is an aesthetically pleasing book that any person would be drawn in by. However, I will be returning it because of the messaging it gives children. The authors did seem......more

Goodreads review by Bradley on December 13, 2024

A decent little Xmas story. It certainly tries to sprinkle some female energy into the Xmas spirit, by way of giving the jolly man a twin sister who is ostracized. But honestly? It’s a story to shame us all, not to share joy. Maybe the sequel brings it full circle? I hope so. I should mention I mainl......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on November 28, 2021

Highly unusual! I loved it, and I wanted it to be a novel. (With illustrations!) (Maybe a graphic novel?) There were too many words on each page for it to work as a read aloud, and the story honestly begged for more, more descriptions, more magic, more to the story! But it was still very, very cool......more

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Raves for The Legend of the Christmas Witch:

"In a story that pairs the popular holiday with the pagan background of Yuletide, questions of intolerance and human flaws offer interesting layers to ponder and discuss... A well-written and thought provoking tale."—Kirkus Reviews

"The story is steeped heavily in the fairy tale tradition—raven scouts, capes woven from leaves, the ability to talk to animals, a queen who lays frozen under ice—and, especially when paired with illuminated-style borders and the deeply saturated colors of the artwork, it conjures up the magic of the Grimms and Andersen."—Booklist

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