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Krampus and the Thief of Christmas: A Christmas Novel
- Narrated by: Hannibal Hills
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
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Dark fairy tales. Waking legends. A magical battle for the heart of Christmas....
Krampus Night is coming and even though Gabrielle Greene has only been staying in her Uncle's strange alpine city a few weeks, she's already earned the reputation of the worst girl who ever lived. She doesn't know it yet, but she's also leapt to the top of Krampus's list.
Krampus, the sinister Winter King, the anti-Father Christmas who comes calling once a year seeking wicked children to haul back to his realm.
When Gabrielle's younger brother goes missing, she sets out in search of him but soon finds herself hurtling into a shadowy otherworld. A place of terrible trolls, murky forests, coal-black mountains, Christmas charms and fearsome beasts.
Can Gabrielle save her brother from the fiendish Krampus? Will she become The Thief of Christmas?
The clock is ticking as Gabrielle discovers her decisions have created terrible consequences, consequences that must be faced if Christmas is to survive.
Krampus and the Thief of Christmas is a magical adventure of yuletide thrills, dark comedy and festive delights.
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- Spooky Mike
- 05-02-19
You're a Mean One, Mr Krampus
This is labeled as a children’s book, but as an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and think it works well for kids from one to ninety-two. This was a really nice simple story that will help adults to relive the magic of being a kid on Christmas. For kids, this tells a great story about the yin and yang or two sides of the same coin of Santa and Krampus. How one can’t exist without the other and to make sure you are on the correct one’s list.
The plot for this story is simple, although I feel most Christmas stories are. What I really enjoyed were the two main characters. For a brother and sister, they had a great relationship and it was heart warming to see what each would do for the other. On the darker side, not too dark, Krampus was a formidable antagonist and was right up there with The Grinch.
Short of a few anachronisms, this completely felt like it was in the same world as A Christmas Carol. I know that it isn’t actually set in the 1800’s, but it definitely had the feel. Intentional or not, it absolutely worked and really made for a nice setting. The imagination that went into this story and coupled with the great descriptions of everything really made this a fun listen. Definitely will be added to my list of books to listen to again, probably sometime in December.
As he always does, Hannibal Hills does an impeccable job of narrating the story. His accent lends to the overall feel of the story and his character voices are perfect.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
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- Karl hill
- 12-20-19
Can Be Enjoyed at All Ages
I was intrigued by this book initially because someone had sent me a Krampus book mark last year. I had never heard of Krampus. The initial music on this recording drew me in. I kind of wished I had heard it more the story. This book was perfect for both kids and adults of any age. Initially, I was expecting it to be scarier, but then I realized it was for a younger audience. The story was interesting and entertaining. I did find it dragged in bits. I did enjoy the relationship between the sister and brother.
Hannibal Hill did an amazing job with his narration and voices as always.
I received a copy of this audiobook at my request, and I have voluntarily left this review.
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- Absynthe
- 06-08-19
Great story with an excellent reading
I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and the narration was really well done, with evocative characterizations and a professional polish.
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- James Marsh
- 04-22-19
Humorous, Heartfelt Horrific Holiday Heist
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
This was such a dark and delightful journey. In an echo of Labyrinth, the young protagonist must journey into a magical world to retrieve her brother - only to be told that the price to free him is to go to the North Pole and steal the Key of Christmas.
6 short hours packed lots of thrills, chills, humor and a heartfelt appreciation of the need for family and both the good and dark sides of Christmas. The carrot and the stick. It even brought the commercialization of Christmas into a positive light.
Gabrielle, Santa Claus and Krampus were especially wonderfully written.
The narrator does a wonderful job bringing the characters and world to life.
This is going in my holiday Must Read List alongside Hogfather
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- Montzalee W
- 03-07-21
A most unique Christmas story!
Krampus and The Thief of Christmas: A Christmas Novel
By Eldritch Black
Narrated by: Hannibal Hills
If may seem strange to some but I had never even heard the word Krampus until I was in my 30's! I still didn't know what it meant for years! Well this story tells about how Christmas gifts are delivered to good kids and how bad kids are treated. How good and bad have blurred lines. Even between Father Christmas and Krampus! It's the tale of the old myth adding children who save Father Christmas and Krampus from themselves, and how they saved Christmas itself!
It's an adorable and charming story about right and wrong but also about family, duty, and caring. Gabrielle and her younger brother are visiting their uncle and hating it there. They argue and her brother goes missing. Gabrielle will do anything to get him back! What she does is so bad that it changes everyone's lives. Now she has to fix it!
This is a unique and fun Christmas story that shows courage and it is is filled with a plot and characters that are enjoyable! Trolls, and many other creatures, not to mention Krampus himself! Made for middle grade but I think this Christmas story is a keeper for all ages!
I had bought the book but was offered an Audible version. I listened instead of reading and it was fantastic! The narrator was excellent!!! Especially when he performs Krampus!
Recommend!
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- Neesie315
- 12-09-20
Krampus and the Thief
Gabrielle Green and her brother, Percival, are living with their uncle and cousin in a foreign country while their parents try to work out their problems. Gabrielle is miserable and hates living in this strange land. Her cousin, Matilda, is an overbearing bully and threatens Gabrielle at every chance.
The townspeople think that Gabrielle is the naughtiest child around, but they don't realize that she is only taking the blame for other kid's crimes in order to earn some money. Unfortunately, her taking responsibility for other's crimes puts her on the radar for Krampus.
Krampus is a being who snatches naughty children on December 5th as punishment for their wrongdoing. He and Father Christmas have a long standing rivalry and both want to rule the Christmas kingdom.
When Krampus is unable to grab Gabrielle, he has his minions grab Percival instead to lure her into a trap. That's where the adventure begins!
I enjoyed this story even though I am well past childhood. The descriptions of the two kingdoms of Christmas were great, the story was fun and the characters were well written. This book could be enjoyed by the whole family and I think that they would all be entertained by it.
The narrator did a great job and added a lot to the story. This combination of author and narrator has become one of my favorites when I want to listen to an audiobook in the children's genre.
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- Flower
- 10-07-20
it was cute and wonderful
love it, and the one voicing the story.. i hated to see you to end.
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- Jacob P
- 03-08-20
Wonderful Christmas Tale for Young & Old
This is a wonderful holiday listen for any age, and provides great lessons on family, friendship and alternate takes on holiday traditions (Father Christmas instead of Santa, the person and role of Krampus, who is not as well known in the U.S., etc). A good holiday-themed morality tale appropriate for ages 5 and up.
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- Laura
- 01-08-20
Delightful Holiday Story for the Whole Family
I received this book for free. I am voluntarily posting this review and all opinions expressed herein are my own.
What a delightful holiday story, which is great for the whole family. I loved the relationship between the brother and sister main characters - and how they both contributed to their "mission."
The narrator, Hannibal Hills, is wonderful, as always. His magical narration adds to the enjoyment of this story.
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- audra dryer
- 01-03-20
Perfect Christmas Tale w/ a Big Helping of Scary
This was the perfect Christmas tale with a good mix of classic and scary story. I really enjoyed this audiobook! It's perfect timing considering its the holidays! I highly recommend this! The story was well written and the narrator did a great job. I received this for free for an honest review.
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- Tracey Allan
- 12-28-19
"Ace listen"
Great listen the plot ran smoothly, good interesting characters, overall was a great story and I really enjoyed it. It's not just for kids I as a "mature adult" loved it the narration was spot on and fitted the story perfectly.
"I was given a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this honest review."
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- deafmick
- 09-07-19
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It's my first book by Redditch black 5 out of 5 I have lots of narrated book by Hannibal hills 5 out of 5
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- 06-10-19
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Wow!What a book!This was a fun ride through Christmasland where Father Christmas has built a machine that takes the place of his employees.A human girl may be the only one to fix things,but she is working for Krampus because he has her brother in a cage.Oh you just can't keep up!lol Hannibal Hills was an awesome narrator.I want to hear more from this writer. I was given this book by the narrator,author or publisher free for an honest review.