The Legend of Saint Nicholas

From his very first day of life, when he rises from his bath to pray to God, it is clear that Nicholas is a miraculous child with a spiritual destiny. As he grows he is deeply saddened by the sickness, suffering, and death that he witnesses every day. Looking to use his special gifts to affect change in the often desperate world around him, Nicholas dedicates his life to worshiping the Lord and helping those in need. Through his good works, Nicholas becomes the youngest man to ever become a bishop and the patron saint of seafarers, children, and prisoners. He performs more than twenty miracles, including bringing those wrongly killed back to life and going to people in need as an apparition, providing solace and inspiration.
In The Legend of Saint Nicholas, Demi describes pivotal events in the history and life of the saint, weaving a rich tapestry of luminous imagery into the story of his connection with Christmas and our modern-day Santa Claus. Demi's gilded artwork brings Nicholas to life in a way sure to mesmerize readers new to the story of this fascinating and important historical figure.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published: 10/01/2003
ISBN: 9780689846816
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.29h x 10.31w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 09/22/2003 pg. 71
Booklist 10/01/2003 pg. 332
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2003 pg. 98
Kirkus Review - Children 11/01/2003 pg. 1316
School Library Journal 10/01/2003 pg. 61
New York Times 12/07/2003 pg. 78
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 121 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Christian Home & School 12/01/2004 pg. 28
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 121 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 74053 / Legend of Saint Nicholas
Reading Level: 6.1 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5