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Letters from Father Christmas

By: J. R. R. Tolkien, John Moffatt, Christian Rodska
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
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The complete series of Father Christmas letters written by JRR Tolkien for his own children between 1920 and 1943.

Can you imagine writing to Father Christmas and actually getting a reply? Every year, the children of J.R.R. Tolkien would write to Father Christmas, and the letters they received told wonderful stories of his adventures at the North Pole. These humorous tales are brought to life by Derek Jacobi as Father Christmas, John Moffatt as Polar Bear, and Christian Rodska as Ilbereth the Elf, complete with specially composed music.

© The J.R.R Tolkien Copyright Trust; © The J.R.R. Tolkien Copyright Trust 1997, 2004; (P)1997 HarperCollins UK Christmas Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fairy Tales Fantasy Fiction Holidays & Celebrations Literature & Fiction Winter Polar Region Feel-Good Witty Heartfelt Funny Holiday Classics

Critic reviews

‘Tolkien at his relaxed and ingenious best’
The Times

‘Will appeal to any kids whose appreciate of new worlds hasn’t been blighted by Action Man and enlightened schoolteachers’
Terry Prachett

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The performance was spectacular.
I truly felt as if Santa and the other characters were alive. Smiled through the whole thing it's worth the listen.

Felt the Christmas Magic

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Wish it could have been longer. I
I would have liked to see what became of the children .

cute, short, sweet

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It was just long enough to be cute and a nice read during the holidays but not too long that is was boring.

Short and sweet.

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very tolkinish. what an imagination this great man of faith had. loved it. thank you so much

loved this book. ❤

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I love the imaginative letters that Tolkien wrote to his children. I come back to this book every Christmas season and it’s special every time. May we all have that magic of childhood dreams!

Magical and Festive

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