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The Return of Knecht Ruprecht: The War of the Krampus Paperback – November 25, 2013

by Olivia Black (Author), Charles Graudins (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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Olivia Black’s latest work is destined to become a new children’s classic. Along the lines of Harry Potter and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the first book in this series follows three very special children as they each learn to face their demons as they fight the battle of their lives to preserve good, despite a powerful and growing force of evil. An important foundation is formed as the transition of power from the old guard to the new is established. Join Jack, Chance, and Ashley in their adventures with Grandpa Hugo, Uncle Nicholas, Mr. Hecht, and the Cinnamon Men as they battle the evil soldiers of Krampus in this fun and memorable holiday story.
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    212 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    November 25, 2013
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.49 x 7.99 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1494282585
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1494282585
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 25, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1494282585
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1494282585
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.49 x 7.99 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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Olivia Black

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Olivia Black is a pseudonym for another popular author who shall remain anonymous. Olivia's true identity shall be revealed at a specific yet secret sales goal. Her story is she was born in Hollywood, Florida, to a military family. She grew up in Okinawa, London, and Alaska, then returned to Florida in the 1990s. Her first book, "Falling Forward," published in 2013, is a story about a successful yet unfulfilled woman finding herself in this mess we call "civilization." Olivia writes with her husband, Kalani, an aspiring songwriter. Olivia's follow-up books include "The Program" and "Mulligan." She also rewrote The Return of Knecht Ruprecht.

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Messages For The Soul
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing fantasy story
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2014
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I am a huge Harry Potter fan and have read those books over and over again to distraction. I have also read many other great fantasy novels with my children and we simply can't get enough of the genre. The Return of Knecht Ruprecht is destined to become a classic and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment that we spent reading this lovely book.

The story of three tweens - Jack, Chance and Ashley. The three are introduced into the story individually and are all a bit different, yet we come to love and cheer them all on as one. One of the children, Jack, invites his neighbor, Mr. Hecht, over for Christmas Eve dinner because he has no place else to go. What Mr. Hecht brings along with him, however, turns out to be a dark and suspenseful adventure for Jack. The same holds true for Chance, who discovers a book on his mother's bed with strange poems and for Ashley who walks through a glowing passageway. The group of three is thrown together and tossed into a world of magic with many tests and trials, to keep Knecht Ruprecht from riding again.

We really enjoyed this book and thought that the pace and length of the story were just perfect. The characters were so vivid and descriptions of scenery and action made things flow very nicely. I would love to see this turned into a book series so that we can continue to read additional works with the same characters. We are definitely now fans of Olivia Black - great stuff!
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DanielleJames
5.0 out of 5 stars Honesty, truth and integrity!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2014
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This story caught be completely unaware. I was not prepared for the beautiful life lessons buried in the pages of The Return of Knecht Ruprecht. The cover indicates a dark fairy tale and that aspect is available to the reader but this book has so much more! The opening paragraphs drew me in with what felt to me like, “The Polar Express.” Magical and beautifully written.

The characters are three tween children from very different backgrounds. Jack is the innocent one, Chance is abusive, and Emily is a gifted. A neighborhood man is labeled the “dirty Santa” by the locals because of his appearance. Judgments are quickly made and then dashed to bits as we realize how quick we are to judge people by the appearance or masks they wear. Life lesson

One of the characters sets off a chain of events that drives the story forward. The children are sent on a quest of discovery and every choice they make alters the outcome of the story. Without spoiling the story line I will say this, my ten and seven year old loved this book. I read it to them, which I haven’t done in a while, and I was mesmerized by their reactions. They were excited, scared, emotional, and touched. They learned to listen to their inner voice and respect their elders. Life lesson

Perhaps the most important lesson can be found in the sentence, “A man is judged by his actions not his words.” Martin Luther King Jr. said it, Mahatma Gandhi lived it, and even the Bible agrees with it. Honesty, trust, and integrity. Well Done! I will recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
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Irish Marine
4.0 out of 5 stars Great children book
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2015
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I enjoyed the book it was a great morale story that teaches the difference between right and wrong. Christmas lives and so does the cinnamon men.
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IceAngel
2.0 out of 5 stars For young children
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2014
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A cross between Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory & The Wizard of Oz, I for some reason thought this book was YA, I might have liked it better if I were 7 years old.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this tale - and I know my kids will too! Magical
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014
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I have two children, both under 5. I have collected stories and books since the first moment I found I was pregnant, classics, fairy tales and the like. After reading “The Return of Knecht Ruprecht: The War of The Krampus” by Olivia Black is going in that collection! It is suited to children 7 and over, so I have a few years before I feel they will really get into the story, but I know they will eventually love it. I am in my thirties and I couldn’t put it down.
After 142 years, the messenger has been summoned to his task. He receives a scroll and treks through snow and wind to deliver this precious message. Elsewhere, in a small German town in Florida, 9 year old Jack finds himself becoming friends with the strange old man across the street; Chance, a 10 year old boy with more attitude than size, discovers a red book on his mother’s bed- a book that burns his hands and reads like a demented poem; and Ashley, a 12 year old genius takes a chance and steps through a glowing door. Three children who have never met, three children who are destined to engage in an epic Holiday battle that will surely become a favorite Holiday tale.
Olivia Black has a way of writing that entrances, a style that will appeal to children and adults alike with smooth descriptions and vivid imaginings. Beautiful.
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Lucidity
5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to the series
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
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The book is obviously aimed at a younger audience, but even as a college student I can’t help but let me inner child out occasionally by indulging in a book like this, and having just finished the book, I can definitely say that “The Return of Knecht Ruprecht” really is a more than worthwhile read – one that I’m sure people of a wide variety of age groups will be able to appreciate. The story itself obviously has a few dark antagonistic elements, but they’re all incorporated into the book in a very tasteful and lighthearted manner and they do an excellent job of contrasting with and emphasizing the positive, uplifting traits that the main characters are defined by. The dialogue also particularly stood out to me because it presents the pure unique and dynamic qualities of the characters in a very admirable way (this is true for both the good and the bad characters).

Overall, I’m more than happy with the read and I consider it to be a great introduction to the series. I also think that it sets up a strong foundation with many possibilities of what’s next to come, so I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of direction the author chooses to take the next books in. I highly recommend it!
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