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When Santa Fell To Earth
Last updated Thursday, November 30, 2017
Author: Cornelia Funke
Date of Publication: 2006
ISBN: 043978204X
Grade Level: 4th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Dec. 2017
Synopsis:
What would happen if Santa fell to Earth? Scared by a storm, Twinklestar, the least reliable reindeer, bolts--causing Santa and his sleigh to crash-land. And though Santa has dropped into a friendly neighborhood, he's not safe: Jeremiah Goblynch, the ruthless new leader of the Council of Yuleland, is determind to put an end to children's wishes and turn the holiday season into his own personal moneymaking scheme. As the last REAL St. Nick around, only Santa stands between Goblynch and his grinchlike plan. With the help and hope of kids Charlotte and Ben, Santa must face Goblynch and his Nutcracker goons to save Christmas!
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How does Santa like to travel on Christmas?
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What do you think made Santa's sleigh fall out of the sky?
Vocabulary
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Skewered - to criticize very harshly
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Caravan - a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey
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Dumbfounded - very shocked or surprised
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Precariously - not safe, strong, or steady
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Quarreling - an angry argument or disagreement
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Sullenly - used to describe an angry or unhappy person who does not want to talk, smile, etc.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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What happened to Santa's caravan?
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Who is traveling with Santa?
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Do you think you would have believed that Niklas was Santa?
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Do you believe in Santa?
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| Special activities: |
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Sing Christmas carols.
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