When Santa Fell to Earth

2004 novel by Cornelia Funke

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When Santa Fell to Earth (German: Als der Weihnachtsmann von Himmel fiel) is a 2004 novel by German author Cornelia Funke. It was translated into English and published by the Chicken House in 2006. The novel was adapted as a film [de] by Oliver Dieckmann, which premiered in UK theaters in December 2012.^[1]

Plot summary

Gerold Geronimus Goblynch, the ruthless new leader of the Great Christmas Council,^[2] is determined to turn the holiday season into his personal moneymaking scheme. He wants to end children's joyous wishes by outlawing all of the old magical ways.^[3] Under his leadership, Snowmobiles are to replace reindeer; elves and angels are banned; and Santas who go against these policies are turned into chocolate.

Niklas Goodfellow, a spirited, humorous young Santa, emerges as the last, and thus real Santa. He and two angels named Matilda and Emmanuel, an invisible reindeer, and a bunch of elves go into hiding from the Council. Two children named Ben and Charlotte and Charlotte's dog, Mutt, join forces to save Niklas from being turned into chocolate.

References

^ Bradshaw, Paul (November 30, 2012). "When Santa Fell To Earth". TotalFilm.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013.
^ "Review of When Santa Fell to Earth". Goodreads.com. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
^ "Review of When Santa Fell to Earth". BookBrowse.com. Retrieved January 20, 2013.