Review: A Charming Christmas Story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 29, 2013
A Christmas Calamity is a children's book that is part of a series of tales featuring the same characters--a group of dogs who call themselves the Organization. These pups battle evil, help their fellow dogs and the human world as well.The fun begins when an escaped robot attacks Santa and his sleigh, raising serious questions about Santa's ability to deliver all his presents on time. The brave and determined dogs of the Organization set out to "save Christmas," but they don't have an easy time of it. The robot gets some help from an ornery cat called Speed Bump Charlie, and soon these Christmas villains have stolen Santa's sleigh. The mischief-makers switch all the presents, play havoc with people's Christmas decorations, and cause other types of mayhem. It takes a concerted effort of the Organization, plus help from a young recruit and some adorable baby ducklings to make things right again.I enjoyed this story and I'm sure a lot of kids will too. The characters were lovable, the events humorous, and there was lots of action and adventure. I loved the way the dogs used their microchips as a means of communication. Never having read any of the books in this series before, though, I struggled with all the characters who appeared rapidly in the beginning. I had trouble keeping everyone straight, and my confusion was magnified by the fact that there are no illustrations in this ebook. The story was crying out for illustrations. I understand that the paperback edition will indeed have illustrations, which will, I believe, make the story richer.Warmly recommended.