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Cover of A Village Missing from Christmas: The Story of Kris Cringle by Bryan Evans

A children’s book by Bryan Evans

A Village Missing from Christmas: The Story of Kris Cringle

Chapter bookAges 7–12Australian author

Part of the Christmas Stories collection →

Twelve-year-old Kris Cringle loves making toys for children who might otherwise go without. But when a wooden duck he has made begins showing signs of magic, it creates some very funny surprises. Meanwhile, a letter to Santa finds its way to the North Pole, leading Kris and the duck into an extraordinary Christmas mystery.

When Kris and his parents make toys for children who might otherwise go without, a squeaking wooden duck and a letter to Santa lead Kris into an extraordinary Christmas mystery.

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Best suited to

Independent readers and families looking for a warm, funny Christmas adventure filled with mystery, generosity and magic.

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Ideas within the story

Christmas • magic • kindness • toymaking • adventure

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For the classroom

Invites discussion about generosity, problem-solving, toymaking, community and the ways children can help others at Christmas.

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What age is A Village Missing from Christmas: The Story of Kris Cringle suitable for?

This chapter book is written for ages 7–12. Independent readers and families looking for a warm, funny Christmas adventure filled with mystery, generosity and magic.

What can children talk about after reading it?

Invites discussion about generosity, problem-solving, toymaking, community and the ways children can help others at Christmas.

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