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32 pp.
| Putnam |
September, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-399-23873-5$$16.99
(3)
K-3
After young Kyri invites a boy traveling with his polar bear in from the cold, some trolls try to gain entry to Kyri's hut so that they can gobble up her Christmas feast. They break in, and after they eat, drink, and make merry, one troll awakens the polar bear, who chases the trolls into the Arctic night illuminated by the northern lights. The story is full of suspense and humor, and Brett's fine details heighten the drama.