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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

By: L. Frank Baum
Narrated by: Tony Hale
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“In all this world, there is nothing so beautiful as a happy child.” (Santa Claus)

The architect of The Wizard of Oz delves into the mythological beginnings of the jolly old elf himself. Baum created a mythological world in which the magical forest of Burzee, created at the beginning of time, is the main source of all otherworldly magical power. Ak, the Master Woodsman, ruled the forests; Kern, the Master Husbandman of the World, ruled the food crops; Bo, the Master Mariner of the World, ruled the seas. All other immortals are subject to these three. Baum also created Ryls as guardians of the flowers and Knooks as guardians of the animals of the world.

Baum first introduced Ryls and Knooks in his collection of short stories, American Fairy Tales. In The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, his mythology is more fleshed out, comprising a rich enchanted world, which also includes the more traditional nymphs, guardians of the trees and fairies, and guardians of humans. Later, when Baum’s creation of Oz became his main focus, he placed all of his fantastical realms around Oz, yet designated that the forest of Burzee was the source of the magic of Oz itself.

Public Domain (P)2020 Audible, Inc. Christmas Classics Holidays & Celebrations Literature & Fiction Magic Fiction Fantasy Winter Adventure

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Such a beautiful story, I listened to this on a long car journey with my 8 year old and we both adored it. Beautifully written and narrated, highly recommended!

Utterly charming

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I loved the way all the different characters were described so well I could picture them

the storytelling

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We are in our 50's/60's and loved it . It explains all the Christmas traditions!

Excellent, the spirit of Christmas !

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Not what I hoped for and disappointing am afraid, maybe other reader’s will enjoy, who am l to judge. Thank you.

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