When Santa Fell to Earth (German: Als der Weihnachtsmann von Himmel fiel) is a 2004 novel by German author Cornelia Funke. It was translated into English and published by the Chicken House in 2006. The novel was adapted as a film by Oliver Dieckmann,[1] which premiered in UK theaters in December 2012.[2]
Plot summary
Gerold Geronimus Goblynch, the ruthless new leader of the Great Christmas Council,[3] is determined to turn the holiday season into his personal moneymaking scheme. He wants to end children's joyous wishes by outlawing all of the old magical ways.[4] Under his leadership, Snowmobiles are to replace reindeer; elves and angels are banned; and Santas who go against these policies are turned into chocolate.
Niklas Goodfellow, a spirited, humorous young Santa, emerges as the last, and thus real Santa. He and two angels named Matilda and Emmanuel, an invisible reindeer, and a bunch of elves go into hiding from the Council. Two children named Ben and Charlotte and Charlotte's dog, Mutt, join forces to save Niklas from being turned into chocolate.
References
- ^ "Official film website". Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ^ Bradshaw, Paul (November 30, 2012). "Reception of the film adaptation". TotalFilm.com. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ^ "Review of When Santa Fell to Earth". Goodreads.com. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ^ "Review of When Santa Fell to Earth". BookBrowse.com. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
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