Juniper’s Christmas

By: Eoin Colfer

Narrated by: Eoin Colfer, Olivia Forrest

Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

"Forrest enchants as she delivers descriptions of Earth from above, the alluring winter snowscape, and jokes. This delightful listen will likely become a Christmas tradition."—AudioFile

This program features a prologue read by the author.

From the acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer comes a heartwarming, adventurous Christmas classic-in-the-making: the perfect gift for listeners of all ages who believe in the power of hope, kindness, and holiday magic.

Eleven-year-old Juniper Lane is thrown into a Christmas adventure like no other when she seeks the help of a mysterious woodsman living in her local park, who she suspects is Santa himself, and accidentally gets exposed to North Pole magic. Join a boisterous cast of characters—including a neighbor who always believed in Santa, a young reindeer in training, and a cutthroat crime boss out to steal Santa’s magic—on an unpredictable journey bursting with Eoin Colfer’s signature exuberance and merriment. Complete with holiday cheer and festivities, this is a beautifully packaged tale of wonder, sure to inspire the Christmas spirit in the whole family.

Celebrate the holidays with a story of hope, magic, and saving Santa Claus, from a celebrated author beloved for his spirited storytelling. Juniper’s Christmas is the perfect holiday listen, year after year.

A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press.

©2023 Eoin Colfer (P)2023 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Olivia Forrest, with a few words from author Eoin Colfer, charmingly narrates this magical story of Santa Claus.... Forrest gives a spirited portrayal of Juniper as she teams up with an endearing reindeer named Skara to outsmart the villains. Forrest enchants as she delivers descriptions of Earth from above, the alluring winter snowscape, and jokes. This delightful listen will likely become a Christmas tradition." (AudioFile)

"Colfer weaves a love story with numerous characters . . . [centered] on the determined efforts of his perceptive and big-hearted young protagonist. A soaring flight fueled by joys, sorrows, and deeds both ill and good."—Kirkus, starred review

"A warmhearted Christmas novel. . . [with] a fresh spin on familiar holiday themes, including forgiveness, healing, and hope."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Colfer is a master storyteller . . . A delightful tale. Readers will enjoy the imaginative story filled with lush prose and a heartwarming ending."—School Library Journal

Be The Change!

Loved the Christmas messages and storyline. A fun Christmas read and I loved the characters.

A wonderful Christmas tale full of Eoin Colfer’s unique brand of magic

Story: (5 stars)

Appropriate for all ages and wonderfully magical, not to mention lots of tension and action—will Santa and Juniper win against the bad guys and save Dutchess and Christmas?

Narrator: (4.5 stars)

The voice actress has a lovely voice and does a number of accents. Granted some of the characters tend to sound similar, but it doesn’t detract from the story. And she does a really good job with the narration. (Loss of 1/2 star because anytime there is singing, which, to be fair is a minuscule part of the book, it is off-key and the melody is unrecognizable. But the poor narrator might no my have even known that singing was required when she accepted this book 🤷🏻‍♀️) Highly recommended, despite the singing, and I would definitely listen to this narrator again!

Santa in the 21st Century

What a Lovely way to bring so many published thoughts together in a cohesive story.

Here Comes Santa Clause!

It’s ok, I guess, we were super glad when it ended.
It was just ok.

Disappointing

Depressed Santa is not really the Christmas vibe I was looking for. Slow, long, overcomplicated and somehow also underdeveloped.