I received a free digital copy from Jabberwocky Books through NetGalley
4 stars
Ranger is Rudolph's brother. Ranger wants nothing more than to be on the Christmas Eve flight crew, but Ranger can't fly. Instead, he is in charge of moving a sleigh around within Santaland. When he asks around to see what he needs to do to learn to fly, everyone says to look within. He doesn't know where "within" is though! After an emergency comes up, Ranger must travel a long distance and make it back in a short time. What obstacles will get in his way, and will he make it back in time to save Christmas?
I work in a library, so I always have to think about where this book will go in the children's collection. This one is too long to be a picture book and seems too short to be a fiction book, but it isn't written like an easy reader either. I think this book would best find a place in a home with an avid listener. Someone probably ages 4-7 that loves to sit on a lap and really listen to a story will enjoy it. I did not care for the illustrations, but they didn't ruin the book for me. The focus was definitely on the story, and it is a good story. It is a story of perseverance and self discovery, of overcoming obstacles and being the best you can be.
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