by Susan Cooper
First published 2011
Born into a music-filled home on Christmas Eve, John Langstaff's life is shaped by his passion for song, ritual, and community. As a star choirboy and notorious troublemaker, he navigates a daunting World War II injury to become a recording artist, TV performer, and children's author. Langstaff's vision fuses to spark the incomparable Christmas Revels, a participatory celebration that promises to draw children of all ages for generations to come. From mischievous child to the dynamic Lord of the Dance, this is the engaging story of the Revels founder who built a beloved Christmas tradition.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, music, 21st-century, childrens
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: found-family, mischievous-protagonist
Period: Christmas Eve, World War II
208 pages · Hardcover · Candlewick Press