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Letters from Father Christmas

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi,John Moffatt,Christian Rodska
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Summary

Can you imagine writing to Father Christmas and actually getting a reply?

Every year, the children of J.R.R. Tolkien would write to Father Christmas, and the letters they received told wonderful stories of his adventures at the North Pole.

These humorous tales are brought to life by Derek Jacobi as Father Christmas, John Moffatt as Polar Bear, and Christian Rodska as Ilbereth the Elf, complete with specially composed music.

©1997, 200 4 (P)1997 HarperCollins UK

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Seriously irritating music

Readings were lovely - it would be 4 to 5 stars if you could eradicate the dreadful, repetitive music

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It brings the Christmas spirit...

This beautiful collection of letters that Tolkien wrote to his children as replies from Father Christmas is full of humour and shows the North Pole through a dreaming child's eyes.
The character of a mischievous polar bear takes you into a Christmas adventure that will make you laugh and will let your imagination run wild.

The narration is simple which will entertain either adult or child listener and is wonderfully supported by uplifting Christmas music.

If you're a fan of Tolkien and love Christmas or are just looking for a story for your children during the festive season, this book is perfect.

The only downside is that the book is short however it is quite a gem.

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Perfect Christmas reading

Of course Tolkien invented a grouchy polar bear sidekick for Father Christmas. Of course he invented a fictional Arctic language. Of course Father Christmas has to battle hobgoblins.

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Absolutely beautiful book

A must have book for Christmas for any age group. Gorgeous letters from Father Christmas and Polar Bear, a joy to listen to. Derek Jacobi was a perfect narrator for these wonderful letters. A Christmas regular from now on.

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charming

wonderfully innocent from a bygone age. Beautifully read. I am 54 and really loved it!

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Great book

My children enjoyed this so much they said they wanted to be able to listen to it at Christmas in future years.

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Excellent!

Great festive read, excellent story telling and fun for all to listen to. I have the printed book also, the audible version brings it to life!

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A must have

I love these short stories they are so sweet great for car journeys especially at Christmas

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Charming letters

After a rather quiet start I found this audio book utterly charming. He must have been a lovely father. The tales told by Father Christmas of goblins and wars reminded me of the stories told in his books.

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Nostalgia and merriment!!

Such a lovely audiobook to listen too, so cheery and heartfelt! It gave me all the warm feelings of nostalgia, would listen to it again and again!

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