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    Santa & Pete: A Novel of Christmas Present and Past
    Santa & Pete: A Novel of Christmas Present and Past
    Santa & Pete: A Novel of Christmas Present and Past
    Audiobook (abridged)1 hour

    Santa & Pete: A Novel of Christmas Present and Past

    Written by Christopher Moore and Pamela Johnson

    Narrated by Delroy Lindo

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    About this audiobook

    Who would ever guess that the beloved legend of Santa Claus involves a seldom-told tale of faith and friendship between two men -- one white and one black? Long ago, Santa Claus had an African partner named Pete and together they brought the spirit of Christmas to America's first settlers. These two forever changed the way families celebrate the holiday. But through the years, Pete's contribution was forgotten.
    Now Santa & Pete restores the legacy in delightful style and delivers an inspiring message of hope and harmony among people. The story starts with a bus driver who takes his grandson along on Saturdays as he travels a historical route in New York City. What unfolds is a series of wonderful adventures that culminate on Christmas Eve, when the bus gets stuck in a snowstorm. That's when the grandfather's running genealogy lesson, based on author Christopher Moore's own family history, arrives at its final destination: the story of Santa and Pete.
    A truly magical tale, Santa & Pete will take you and your family back to the heart of Christmas.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateNov 1, 1998
    ISBN9780743542234
    Santa & Pete: A Novel of Christmas Present and Past
    Author

    Christopher Moore

    Christopher Moore is the bestselling author of You Suck, A Dirty Job, The Stupidest Angel, Fluke, Lamb, The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove, Island of the Sequined Love Nun, Bloodsucking Fiends, and Practical Demonkeeping. Visit the official Christopher Moore website at ChrisMoore.com.

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    • 3/5
      Bit of a pointless twist on a Christmas story, was OK but I’ve heard better.
    • 5/5
      Not what I was expecting at all. But a nice story, and very well told by the narrator.
    • 4/5
      Short and sweet, not the usually from Chris but well done.
    • 5/5
      Told in a quiet contemplative way that tugs at your heartstrings and reminds you of the serenity and peace of the season. Not Christopher Moore's usual story style at all, but a very enjoyable listen.
    • 5/5
      A warmhearted holiday tale combining family heritage, history, and a bit of magic.