A satisfying conclusion that is highly recommended. Hand to fans of Rena Barron’s Maya and the Rising Dark and B.B. Alston’s Amari and the Night Brothers.
Along with memoirs or nonfiction histories, this book may serve Holocaust units, and discussions about the history of restricting access to books, especially where differentiated materials are needed.
Young readers will certainly find funny moments with Randy, but as far as Christmas-themed books and stories that inspire youngsters to work hard go, there are stronger titles available.