Bradley begins by putting dynamite in the chimney, but that's only the beginning. His devious plans involve turning the entire mansion into a trap to catch Santa and his loot. With trapdoors, tigers, and even more dynamite, the house is armed and ready. Has Santa finally met his match? Or is it Bradley who is in for the surprise? This creative picture book will keep you in suspense until the very end.
The Bottom Line: This is not your typical Christmas holiday book. This one is a bit dark & disturbing, but it does have a silver lining. Bernatene's illustrations in digital mixed media are brilliantly dark and humorous. This tale is appropriate for kids in grades 4 - 5 and will appeal to kids who like something original and different.
Details: The Santa Trap written by Jonathan Emmett & illustrated by Poly Bernatene. Picture book published by Peachtree Publishers in 2012. 32 p. ISBN: 978-1-56145-6703
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