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Miracle on 34th Street Gift Set: [ornament & Book] [With Ornament]
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Miracle on 34th Street Gift Set: [ornament & Book] [With Ornament] Hardcover - 2002

by Valentine Davies

A nostalgic book-and-ornament gift set that reminds us of the power of belief and goodwill

About this book

Valentine Davies’ Miracle on 34th Street, the heart-warming holiday classic that gives generations of believers hope during the Christmas season, reached the screen and the bookshop at the same time. The best-selling novella about a disillusioned woman, her skeptical daughter, and a mysterious man who believes he is the real Santa Claus was originally written for the 1947 film with the same name, directed by George Seaton and John Payne, starring Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn. Davies’ novella was published in conjunction with the film’s release.

Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made Valentine Davies’ Miracle on 34th Street a treasured part of their holiday traditions. Millions of copies of this award-winning story have sold since its first publication in 1947, delighting readers of all ages. A facsimile edition of the book is now faithfully re-created, offering a new generation--and fans of the original--the beauty of the classic 1940s design. Details of how the book came to be written, and made into a beloved film, are included in a brief historical note.
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Summary

Trimming the tree and revisiting favorite holiday stories are cherished Christmas traditions in small towns and big cities across the country. This beloved book celebrating the powers of kindness and faith, restored to its original 1947 design, is paired for the first time with an old-fashioned wooden ornament, perfect for handing down--along with warm memories--through generations of believers.

From the publisher

Trimming the tree and revisiting favorite holiday stories are cherished Christmas traditions in small towns and big cities across the country. This beloved book celebrating the powers of kindness and faith, restored to its original 1947 design, is paired for the first time with an old-fashioned wooden ornament, perfect for handing down--along with warm memories--through generations of believers.

First line

IF you searched every old folks' home in the country, you couldn't find anyone who looked more like Santa Claus.

First Edition Identification

Harcourt Brace & Company of New York City published the first print edition of Miracle on 34th Street in 1947. The dust jacket of the 120-page first edition notes the original price of $1.75.

Details

  • Title Miracle on 34th Street Gift Set: [ornament & Book] [With Ornament]
  • Author Valentine Davies
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Book and Access
  • Pages 144
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Houghton Mifflin, New York, NY, U.S.A.
  • Date October 1, 2002
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780152045753 / 0152045759
  • Weight 0.97 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.84 x 11.3 x 1.02 in (24.99 x 28.70 x 2.59 cm)
  • Reading level 740
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Media reviews

Praise for the original hardcover edition:
"This charming fairy tale for children of all ages centers around an old man who thinks he is Santa Claus. It makes a lot more sense than most of us would like to admit."--Newsweek
"Reading the funny, touching fantasy may become a Yuletide habit like watching the movie."--Publishers Weekly
"A highly recommended family or classroom read-aloud, this should quickly claim, as the film has, its own well-deserved niche for many holiday celebrations ahead."--Booklist (boxed review)
"A splendid story."--The New York Times Book Review

About the author

VALENTINE DAVIES (1905-1961) was a prominent Hollywood screenwriter. He served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and was a member of the Writers Guild of America, which now presents the Valentine Davies Award as one of its highest honors.

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