About
I am Alma Alexander, author of the HarperCollins YA series, WORLDWEAVERS. The third book, "Cybermage," has just been released in hard cover. Book 1 -- "Gift of the Unmage" -- and book 2 -- Spellspam -- are out in paperback.
I write for both adults and children and have published 10 books. My best known book, "Secrets of Jin Shei," is currently out in 13 languages worldwide. Among my other books are the high-fantasy duology "The Hidden Queen" and "Changer of Days. "
I have lived and worked on four continents, and currently make my home in Washington state with my husband, two cats and assorted visiting wildlife.
Description
<p><span style="color:#000000;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;">Santa’s Birthday Gift was written in response to a grandchild’s question, after reading the story of the Nativity.<span> </span>She asked, “But where’s Santa?”<span> </span>This story tells the story of the Nativity and then goes on to tell the story about how when Jesus is born, Santa sees the star at the North Pole and travels to see the baby. Since he is a toymaker, he brings his bag of toys - and offers them to the Christ Child, and then to all the people of the town. His birthday gift to Jesus is a promise to bring gifts to all good boys and girls each year on the Christ Child's birthday</span></p>
Reviews
"Suspensful fantasy."<br /> —ALA Booklist<br /><br />"…this book's energetic plot, well-integrated back story, and teen characters will make fans very happy and bring new readers under the series' spell."<br /> —Kirkus Reviews<br /><br />"…an incredibly enjoyable tale that blends reality, legend, and magic in one of the freshest fantasy narratives this year."<br /> —Kara Chancellor, Kliatt (starred review)<br /><br />"Alexander creates a cast of memorable characters who continue to grow into their magical abilities…"<br /> —Teri S. Lesesne, VOYA<br /><br />"Once again, Alexander gives us a story that is engaging, complex, and filled with young people who must face decisions and actions that will impact them for the rest of their lives."<br /> —Gayle Surrette, SFRevu<br /><br />"Alexander, like Thea, can weave worlds; she seamlessly blends together the worlds of fantasy, science fiction, myth, and contemporary teen life."<br /> —Samantha Larsen Hastings, School Library Journal
