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Santa's Twin
Santa's Twin | Dean R Koontz
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A contemporary Christmas classic for childrenof all ages -- including those who pretend to have grown up!Charlotte and Emily are determined to save Santa from his mischievous twin -- Bob Claus -- who has not only stolen Santa's sleigh and stuffed his toy bag full of mud pies, cat poop, and broccoli, but has also threatened to turn Donner, Blitzen, and the others into reindeer soup!How the brave but foolhardy sisters fly to the North Pole and rescue Santa from his "deeply troubled" twin is an utterly charming and unforgettable story sure to add sparkle to your holiday season.Read it aloud, preferably to someone you love to hear laugh!This perennial yuletide favorite was written by bestselling novelist Dean Koontz in 1996 at the request of his fans and has been pleasing readers every holiday season since. Winner of an Atlantic Monthly fiction competition while he was just a senior in college, Koontz today is a world-famous author whose books have been published in thirty-eight different languages and have sold more than three hundred million copies.Lavishly illustrated with spectacular paintings by Phil Parks, this thoroughly modern masterpiece breathes new life and warmth into the world's most beloved legend.
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
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A bit of a darker twist for a Santa story. But still kid friendly (but maybe not too young, there is a bit where the bad Santa lists different ways to cook up the reindeer). There is also a "Where's Waldo" element throughout the illustrations, which are stunning.

Come-read-with-me This looks amazing!!!! Everyone needs an evil twin! 4y
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Curiouser_and_curiouser
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I found this book at the kids school book swap a few years ago. I've not read it yet as my girls were only 2 & 6 at the time. But my 6 year old is almost 11 now and drawn to scary stories so perhaps she is ready for a Koontz?
Hhhmmm, I think I should make some time for this one this year....

LibrarianRyan I love this and it's squeal Santa's Robot. 4y
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Kali
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This book was creative and fun. Definitely a fun twist to Christmas stories!

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LibrarianRyan
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Hey you, yes you!

Did you already get your #SecretSantaGoesPostal package?

If you did post a package pic and let the sender know it's arrived safely. And if the sender is like me, and forgot to put their handle on the package, post a pick anyway. If they don't contact you the great team behind this years swap can help out. Be sure to tag them as well.

Snoop through the # and play the match game.

Let's shed the worry and bring on the cheer!

MrBook Wonderful! 😁🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 *big hug* Thank you for spreading the word. 6y
Avanders 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 6y
GlassAsDiamonds Such a good idea / I was a nervous wreck until my recipient posted that it had been received!!! 6y
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Bookzombie I love this post! 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Hey, I recognize that Bitmoji! Thanks for reposting. 👏🏻👏🏻😘😘 6y
LibrarianRyan @BarbaraTheBibliophage I did. I'm a thief. But it was for a good cause. 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @LibrarianRyan Absolutely. My post said “go for it!” 👏🏻👏🏻😉😉 6y
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Jas16
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Let‘s hope it is actually Santa who is coming for us. #decdays #santascomingforus

LibrarianRyan This and its sequel are my favorite Christmas books. 6y
batsy That cover 😂 6y
Linear @LibrarianRyan no heart warming stories? Lol 6y
LibrarianRyan @Linear they are heart warming. They are really heart warming. 6y
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LibrarianRyan
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Oh my goodness. @Tiffy_Reads is doing a #threeformegiveaway. Three books of the winners choosing. She wants to see our trees. Check out her original post for more info. This is my tree. It's susposed to be white, but I pulled it out of storage and its beige. I can fix it just not this season. And it's full of plastic ornaments with the various house guests. My pretty glass ones are stored. Sorry the chairs in the picture.

MommyOfTwo Beautiful 6y
Wbabdullah I love the feathers on your tree! Very fantastical! 😍 6y
AmyG Feathers! My cat would go nuts. 😻 6y
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LibrarianRyan @AmyG they are plastic and don't move like feathers do. So your cat would probably swat a few times and then get board. 6y
BibliophileMomma I think it‘s adorable! 6y
CatLass007 Feathers! 😻😻😻😻😻 6y
LeahBergen It‘s so pretty 💕 6y
tonyahoswalt I like the feathers 6y
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LibrarianRyan
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#onlyatchristmas do I go hunting for Snowmen with Dean Koontz

TricksyTails I need this! 6y
LibrarianRyan @TricksyTails one of my three fave Christmas books. It has a sequel. My copy was in repairable after my basement flooded. 6y
TricksyTails Ah, so sorry about the flood! 😞 I'll definitely be adding these to read for Christmas. 6y
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LibrarianRyan
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@tournevis raged me for this. Let's see. 1. Tea totaled. But to be honest I prefer a Coke no ice. 2. Perpetually cold. Both. 3. How about a GR lists of books I already own. I don't have an actual wish list. 4. Neither. Or chocolate either. Odd duck I know. Marsh mellows are awesome. 5. @Bookzombie @MrBook (but I probably won't pay big attention to your answers since I'm done) @bookishbonbon (compleatly random).

tournevis 😜 6y
MrBook Whateveerrr 😂👏🏻🙌🏻. I'm just playing. Thank you for tagging me! My answers shall be forthcoming forthwith. 😁 6y
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LibrarianRyan
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I love it when a plan comes together. Half of secret santa is going to be easy, half hard. Let the fun begin. 😈🤔😋 #secretsantagoespostal17

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LibrarianRyan
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#humpdaypost
1. I should have known if I searched for a Ryan meme I would get a Hey Girl... post.
2. Traditions lots. Unusual food at thanksgiving.
3. Meat
4.citrine. To some it looks hello to some it looks green.
5. Weirdest thing I've eaten: dog, cat snake

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LibrarianRyan
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OMG guys. I thought this got ruined in the flood. It must bee book 2 that got ruined. So excited. Taking to my aunts to corrupt a new generation. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🤓🤓🤓🌟🌟🌟🌟🎅

BookishMarginalia 👍🏼👏🏼 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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My favorite #EvilSanta is Santa's twin brother Bob. He desires to take over Christmas and the results are Dean Koontz perfect. There has always been arguments between myself and other children's librarians if this is a children's book. I sayYES. It's written in the same cadence as Night Before Christmas, and each page has an angel hidden in the picture. There is even a sequel called Robot Santa. I read it every year (until this one).

Suet624 Wow! 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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Holy moley, it's the end of the month. That means the 12 Days of Christmas starts tomorrow. Remember, you need to tag me if you want to be eligible for prizes. #12DaysofXmasPhoto.

About the prize: it's a fandom box made by me. It's my fav fandom. It has a book I have not read, (but I did buy myself a copy) and some awesome goodies. It's valued at $50, and come wrapped in a Christmas box. I have some small prizes to. Have fun.

Bookzombie This is awesome! 7y
LeahBergen You are so great! 😀 7y
Minispok Awesome 😀😀 7y
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Bookworm54 What a lovely idea for a prize 😌 7y
Graciouswarriorprincess Great! Thank you! 7y
BookishMarginalia I'm not organized enough to complete a photo challenge myself, but I'm very much looking forward to all the pictures! 👍🏼👏🏼 7y
LibrarianRyan @BookishMarginalia I get that. I didn't do too well last month. 7y
Betty Does the hashtag work with a slash? #snow/men 7y
Betty @LibrarianRyan trying out a future hashtag #candy/canes 7y
LibrarianRyan No the hash tag does not work. I put the / in so some one could choose to do snow, men, or snowmen. Same with candy, canes, or candy canes. I want people who do not celebrate Christ,as to still be able to participate. 7y
Betty @librarianryan Ah, thanks for the explanation 7y
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