The Santa Trap
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Santa Trap

By Jonathan Emmett, Poly Bernatene (Illustrator)

A spoiled boy tries to catch Santa Claus to get the presents he wants.

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32 pages· 975 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bradley Bartleby is a boy who always gets his way—except with Santa, who only gives him socks. Determined to claim the gifts he desires, Bradley turns his home into a fortress of traps, complete with dynamite and tigers, to catch Santa. As Christmas approaches, the question looms: can Santa outwit Bradley's devious plans, or will the naughty boy finally get what he wants? This Christmas tale offers a fresh, mischievous twist on holiday traditions, leaving readers to wonder who will triumph in this festive showdown.

From the publisher

A spoiled, greedy, and naughty boy matches wits with Santa Claus in this hilariously “wicked” Christmas read-aloud. Bradley Bartleby is bad. Very bad. In order to avoid Bradley’s wrath, his wealthy parents buy him whatever he wants. All the adults in Bradley’s life are running scared―except for Santa Claus, who refuses to give him anything but socks. But Bradley vows to get what he deserves. If Santa won’t give him the gifts he wants, Bradley will just have to steal them. He transforms his house into a trap so fearsome even his parents refuse to enter. With dynamite, trapdoors, guillotines, and tigers in his path, Santa doesn’t stand a chance. Or does he? Jonathan Emmett gives readers a Christmas tale from a new and devious perspective.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
975
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD850L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.59
F&P level
~T
Scholastic level
N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
152251
Publication
Published
October 2, 2012
First published
January 1, 2009
Publisher
Peachtree
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781561456703

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