Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2010

Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas

Written by Nora Surojegin · Translated by Jill Timbers · Illustrated by Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin

An elf seeks the mysterious light of Christmas through dark forests and snowy fells.

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101 pages· ~510L
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Otto, an elfin adventurer, discovers a postcard depicting the enchanting 'light of Christmas.' Determined to find this magical brightness, he embarks on a journey north through Finland's dark forests and snowy fells. Along the way, Otto encounters the forest king Kekri, a leaf fairy, and other mystical creatures. Will Otto uncover the secret light and bring warmth to the cold winter? This tale of adventure and discovery weaves through the captivating landscapes and folklore of Finland, offering a heartwarming quest filled with wonder and friendship.

From the publisher

Otto, an elfin adventurer, finds a postcard on the seashore showing pictures of beautiful sparkling lights in the night sky with the words, “The light of Christmas!” Otto decides he must find this brightness. So he heads north, trudging through the dark forests and skiing towards the fells of Lapland, in search of the secret light of Christmas.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
101
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~510L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 15, 2016
First published
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Floris Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781782503231

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