The Magic Maker: A Portrait of John Langstaff, Creator of the Christmas Revels

The Magic Maker: A Portrait of John Langstaff, Creator of the Christmas Revels
ISBN-10
0763650404
ISBN-13
9780763650407
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
193
Language
English
Published
2011
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Author
Susan Cooper

Description

A portrait of Christmas Revels founder John Langstaff reveals influences that shaped the creation of his popular annual celebration, from his mischievous choirboy experiences and early career as a recital singer to his World War II injury and subsequent work as a recording artist, television performer, teacher and children's author. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Grey King.

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