Review: A Fun Holiday Tale
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 26, 2012
Emlyn Chand's Courtney Saves Christmas is the tale of one spunky, determined little penguin. On Christmas, Courtney recieves a compass from Santa. It is the perfect gifts for an adventure-loving young penguin. Finding herself impressed and in awe of the lovable Mr. Claus, Courtney is determined to travel to the North Pole in order to give him a thank you hug.Armed with her trusty compass, Courtney learns to navigate the world. She also learns a lot about bravery and her own strength. When she finally arrives at the North Pole, she finds that not only has an entire year passed, but Christmas is in serious trouble. Without giving away too much, let's just say that Courtney's strength and the lessons learned throughout the book are enough to turn her into a hero.This book had me grinning like a little kid, which is truly the sign of an amazing children's book author. When I finished, I literally recapped the entire story for my family. It's uplifting and heartwarming, without being too saachrine.Courtney Saves Christmas belongs on the reading lists of lower grade-school kids everywhere this holiday season.Disclaimer: I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for a review. However, all opinions are my own.