The Christmas Tale of Elaine Gale' is a 5000 (ish) word children's Christmas poem, about 3 siblings who build an evil snow queen in their own front garden. Little do they know of the adventure that lies ahead in their plight to save Christmas from her evil plan to end the season once and for all.
Every family has a favourite Christmas story that is brought out each Christmas Eve and read with the family. This could be the new favourite for many families this year.
The Christmas Tale of Elaine Gale is a Christmas poem and, due to its length, suitable for older children who don't believe in Father Christmas but enjoy the festive atmosphere and traditions. It is a definitely alternative Christmas tale but one which will appeal to adults and children alike.
Written in rhyme the tale is about Elaine Gale, our heroine, who is a head strong and ambitious young lady, and the baddie, an evil snow queen. The main elements of Christmas are all in the book, Father Christmas, his reindeers and the gifting of presents however this is a truly modern approach to a Christmas tale and one which I love.
The storytelling is brilliant and the use of rhyme is very popular at the current time and will keep children of all ages attention to the very end. It is a great story and one which will be brought out each year and passed from generation to generation.
Thank you to the author, Daniel Thompson, for sending me the book in return for an honest review.
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