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It’s a snowy Christmas in Athens when Fotinoula’s Grandfather tells her about the strange sinister creatures causing havoc and on the hunt for children born during the twelve days of Christmas, like her younger sister Mirtoula. With her father away at sea for the first time over the festive period, it’ll be down to Fotinoula to keep her little sister safe with only an old book to guide her. With the grown ups either away or not believing in the Kallikantzaroi, Fotinoula must be resourceful to try to keep the goblins out of the house and away from Mirtoula until the threat has passed on the epiphany. I liked the story’s main character Fotinoula, and I liked how through the course of the book we see her realise just how much her little sister means to her. Mixed in with this creepy tale are also Greek festive traditions and foods to create a story that will entertain and delight readers, from delicious sounding sweet treats to Christmas and New Year’s traditions explained there’s lots in this book to keep the whole family interested in this family focused story with a special surprise at the end.
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Fotinoula and the Christmas Goblin Synopsis
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A thrilling battle of wits between girl and goblin in snow covered Athens...
‘Never forget how devious a Kallikantzaros can be. It will try to snatch Mirtoula. It will keep trying until it has her. And if it succeeds you’ll never see your sister again.’
11-year old Fotinoula doesn’t believe her grandfather when he warns her about the Christmas goblins. After all, the Kallikantzaroi were just an old Greek myth. Creatures with blood-red eyes didn’t really climb up from the underworld during the Twelve Days of Christmas to steal little children, and certainly not in a busy city like Athens.
But Fotinoula soon discovers that some folktales have more truth to them than others. With her father away at sea and only an old book for guidance, she must summon up all her courage and problem-solving skills to save her little sister from one of these hideous creatures. In the process she comes to realise just how much her sister means to her.
This touching story weaves together Greek customs, music, food and history to bring alive a fascinating culture and a rather creepy festive folktale.
A great story for 9-12 year olds or any lover of a scary story with heart.
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9781527268159 |
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2nd October 2020 |
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R.G. Fraser-Green |
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Fota Press |
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Press Reviews
R.G. Fraser-Green Press Reviews
'An amazing middle-grade dark fantasy novella based on Greek lore...a worthy classroom resource for discussions.' - RoshReviews.
'I loved the Greek setting and the traditions that are detailed throughout...If you are after a book for a youngster and want something a little bit different, then look no further. I think this will be a great hit with avid readers who have a big imagination.' – Sarah Brown, Mrs Brown’s Books.
'Until recently I’d never heard of the Kallikantzaroi. And now I’m never going to forget them. What a fantastic story this is. It’s so atmospheric, well written and gripping. The writing style really manages to suck you in, and makes the characters and the setting come to life.' - Thibault Busschots, author.
'The story was so engaging I didn't want to stop reading. I would recommend this book to year 4 upwards, and to people who like reading magical or fantasy stories...I wish this book continued or was part of a series becuase I would definitiely want to read them.' - Primary school pupil, Amazon.
'This is a well-written and educational page-turner - a great read for kids and adults alike. It is both festive and menacing, taking the reader on a cultural journey of food, family and Greek folklore.' - Amazon reviewer
