The Rise of
Nicholas the Noble
A NOVEL
The Rise of
Nicholas the Noble
A NOVEL
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Shipwrecked in the Arctic Tundra, a young boy named Nicholas and his dog, Barry, discover a magical and wondrous world called One True North, filled with magical creatures who protect a powerful object called the Lumistella Stone. But a dark force driven by greed lurks near. With his army of savage ice giants, Gangleri has come for the Stone. Can Nicholas accept his destiny and become the hero that One True North and the rest of the world so desperately need?
Shipwrecked in the Arctic Tundra, a young boy named Nicholas and his dog, Barry, discover a magical and wondrous world called One True North, filled with magical creatures who protect a powerful object called the Lumistella Stone. But a dark force driven by greed lurks near. With his army of savage ice giants, Gangleri has come for the Stone. Can Nicholas accept his destiny and become the hero that One True North and the rest of the world so desperately need?
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Southern Festival of Books | Time TBA
Vanderbilt University | 615 Main St., Suite B19, Nashville, TN 37206
Page & Palette | 10am
32 S Section St., Fairhope, AL
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New York City, NY
Barnes & Noble | 1pm
Paramus, NJ
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Paramus, NJ
Marietta Square Event | 7pm
Glover Park | 50 N Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
20th Annual Decatur Book Festival | Time TBA
Downtown Decatur | Atlanta, GA
ALL BOOK TOUR DATES
ALL BOOK TOUR DATES
11/28
11/24
11/22
10/4-5
9/19
8/3
New Voices New Rooms | 6:30-8pm
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Marietta Square Event | 7pm
Glover Park
50 N Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
20th Annual Decatur Book Festival
Time TBA
Downtown Decatur | Atlanta, GA
Page & Palette | 10am
32 S Section St.
Fairhope, AL
TBA
New York City, NY
New Voices New Rooms | 6:30-8pm
Atlanta Marriott Marquis | 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Marietta Square Event | 7pm
Glover Park
50 N Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
10/18-19
Southern Festival of Books | Time TBA
Vanderbilt University
615 Main St., Suite B19
Nashville, TN 37206
Vision
CHANDA'S
This novel serves as the lynchpin between the modern-day North Pole—what we call Santaverse™, including The Elf on the Shelf®, Elf Pets®, Elf Mates®, and Noorah®—and the full 2,000-year history of these characters. It answers the questions our fans have been asking for years and anchors the elves in a definitive narrative, explaining Santa’s origins, how the elves met him, and how they became magical.
While this chapter in Nicholas’s story takes place at the North Pole, the mythology doesn’t stop there. The series will continue to introduce new characters and stories that further expand this enchanted world — answering timeless questions about Santa, introducing his friends and foes, and chronicling his adventures over the centuries.
This novel serves as the lynchpin between the modern-day North Pole—what we call Santaverse™, including The Elf on the Shelf®, Elf Pets®, Elf Mates®, and Noorah®—and the full 2,000-year history of these characters. It answers the questions our fans have been asking for years and anchors the elves in a definitive narrative, explaining Santa’s origins, how the elves met him, and how they became magical.
While this chapter in Nicholas’s story takes place at the North Pole, the mythology doesn’t stop there. The series will continue to introduce new characters and stories that further expand this enchanted world — answering timeless questions about Santa, introducing his friends and foes, and chronicling his adventures over the centuries.
Process
CHANDA'S
Tackling the creation of a narrative that details the origins of a beloved figure such as Santa Claus was no easy task. St. Nicholas himself is a historical figure whose legends, miracles and lifetime have been well-documented. The mystery of how this man became the legendary figure known as Santa Claus, however, has never been revealed…until now!
My process included much research, including trips to Turkey, Switzerland, Norway and others that allowed me to dig into firsthand records and to experience what Nicholas might have experienced himself. There is still mystery in the story but I hope I have pieced together details that bring the magic of One True North to life!
Tackling the creation of a narrative that details the origins of a beloved figure such as Santa Claus was no easy task. St. Nicholas himself is a historical figure whose legends, miracles and lifetime have been well-documented. The mystery of how this man became the legendary figure known as Santa Claus, however, has never been revealed…until now!
My process included much research, including trips to Turkey, Switzerland, Norway and others that allowed me to dig into firsthand records and to experience what Nicholas might have experienced himself. There is still mystery in the story but I hope I have pieced together details that bring the magic of One True North to life!
– Zaneta, @z.readz.bookz
“My kiddo is in elementary school and will enjoy reading this one!”
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“My daughter and I both enjoyed reading this book. We [loved] the story of the Noble Nick and his dog.”
– Kearsten B, Reviewer
– School Library Journal
"Fantasy enthusiasts will be enthralled."
– Kathryn M, Reviewer
“Fantastic concept…I was engaged with the fantasy element [and] universe.”
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