FICTION

The Reindeer Wish

by Lori EVERT
photos by Per Breiehagen. 48p. ebook available. Random. Oct. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780385379212. LC 2014032999.
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K-Gr 2—Anja, from A Christmas Wish (2013) and A Tiny Wish (2015, both Random), is back for a third adventure, bringing the same stunning photography of Nordic winter scenes and adorable animal and child interactions. The wish this time is for a puppy, though this longing gets sated when the talking cardinal from the first book leads her to a foundling baby reindeer, whom she names Odin. A montage of playful moments of their time together follows, until Anja realizes that Odin should probably be with other reindeer. Luckily, Santa has an open spot on his team. With a similar quest to the North Pole and the "Was it all just a dream?" ending, this book will appeal to fans of the previous books, who will find much comfort in the familiarity.
VERDICT A suitable addition.
Reviewed by Joanna Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library
In her third book (The Tiny Wish; The Christmas Wish), Nordic child Anja (the book creators' daughter) finds an orphaned reindeer, raises it all year, and helps it find a home with Santa. This earns Anja what she really wants: a puppy. The sentimental, poorly paced text is accompanied by digitally manipulated photographs, which are eye-catching--but the gimmick can only sustain the concept so far.
 , Oct 01, 2015

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