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Santa & Pete: A Novel of Christmas Present and Past
Written by Christopher Moore and Pamela Johnson
Narrated by Delroy Lindo
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
Who would ever guess that the beloved legend of Santa Claus involves a seldom-told tale of faith and friendship between two men -- one white and one black? Long ago, Santa Claus had an African partner named Pete and together they brought the spirit of Christmas to America's first settlers. These two forever changed the way families celebrate the holiday. But through the years, Pete's contribution was forgotten.
Now Santa & Pete restores the legacy in delightful style and delivers an inspiring message of hope and harmony among people. The story starts with a bus driver who takes his grandson along on Saturdays as he travels a historical route in New York City. What unfolds is a series of wonderful adventures that culminate on Christmas Eve, when the bus gets stuck in a snowstorm. That's when the grandfather's running genealogy lesson, based on author Christopher Moore's own family history, arrives at its final destination: the story of Santa and Pete.
A truly magical tale, Santa & Pete will take you and your family back to the heart of Christmas.
Now Santa & Pete restores the legacy in delightful style and delivers an inspiring message of hope and harmony among people. The story starts with a bus driver who takes his grandson along on Saturdays as he travels a historical route in New York City. What unfolds is a series of wonderful adventures that culminate on Christmas Eve, when the bus gets stuck in a snowstorm. That's when the grandfather's running genealogy lesson, based on author Christopher Moore's own family history, arrives at its final destination: the story of Santa and Pete.
A truly magical tale, Santa & Pete will take you and your family back to the heart of Christmas.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
Release dateNov 1, 1998
ISBN9780743542234
Author
Christopher Moore
Christopher Moore is the bestselling author of You Suck, A Dirty Job, The Stupidest Angel, Fluke, Lamb, The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove, Island of the Sequined Love Nun, Bloodsucking Fiends, and Practical Demonkeeping. Visit the official Christopher Moore website at ChrisMoore.com.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be a warmhearted holiday tale that combines family heritage, history, and a touch of magic. The story is well told by the narrator and is short and sweet. It is a quiet and contemplative story that tugs at the heartstrings and reminds readers of the serenity and peace of the season. Overall, it is a very enjoyable listen.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Nov 20, 2023
Bit of a pointless twist on a Christmas story, was OK but I’ve heard better. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Not what I was expecting at all. But a nice story, and very well told by the narrator. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 9, 2023
Short and sweet, not the usually from Chris but well done. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Told in a quiet contemplative way that tugs at your heartstrings and reminds you of the serenity and peace of the season. Not Christopher Moore's usual story style at all, but a very enjoyable listen. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
A warmhearted holiday tale combining family heritage, history, and a bit of magic.