Definitely a great read for fantasy readers looking for something a little different around the holidays. It is a hefty read though (600 pages) so it's not a great book for reluctant readers.ĭespite its flaws, the premise is original and interesting and adds the perfect blend of magic and romance to the magic of the Christmas legend. I think that particular aspect would not be noticed so much by children readers. It can be a little cliche at times, but not necessarily in a bad way. This book is has a very fairy-tale feel to it, which I think adds to the story. It's up to Holly to take the matter in her own hands as she escapes to Victorian New York with her animal friends to once more bring joy to the world.
The gates of Forever are closed shut, and Santa can no longer bring Christmas joy to the world. Holly's heart is the purest and gentlest in all the world, but a jealous sorcerer curses her heart to become frozen in ice, sentencing Holly to be forever kept in cold climates lest her heart melt. This simple act allows Santa to have his dearest wish granted, and the King and Queen of Forever soon have a daughter, Princess Holly Claus. In the winter of 1878 Santa receives a letter from a young boy that asks Santa what he wants for Christmas. The land of Forever (land of the Immortals) is ruled over by King Nicholas, better known to the world as Santa Claus. Ryan is a New York Times Best Selling author and Quill Award nominee for best book of the year 2005.The Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney Ryan and Laurel Long Ryan replies to the letters from the perspective of Holly Claus. Children can send mail to Holly by addressing their letter to: "Holly Claus, The Royal Palace, The City of Forever, The Land of the Immortals." The Post Office has assigned The Land of Immortals its own zip code of 90209–1225. In 2005, the United States Post Office recognized the fictionalized setting of the Holly Claus novels as an address. As of 2020, film composer Laurent Eyquem was composing an original score to accompany a planned revival of the ballet. The ballet was directed and choreographed by Idalee Hutson-Fish. In 2015, a ballet company in Washington State presented Holly Claus: The Ballet of Dreams with a libretto written by Brittney Ryan.
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