"Children of all ages, including those adults who volunteer for story time rather than have to sit and chat with the grownups, will thrill to this most unusual Christmas tale that actually gets better with each successive reading. Off the Hook: A Christmas Ornament Adventure is most highly recommended."
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-By Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite
5 out of 5 stars
"With spectacular illustrations, this story is both compassionate and full of fun and adventure. There is even some humor sprinkled in. The story is both charming and educational and would definitely be a special holiday story for the whole family to share. Well done!"
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-By Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite
5 out of 5 stars
"The plot of the book is new and interesting. The accompanying illustrations are a nice complement to the story and the various characters and ornaments throughout the book make it fun. Overall, this is a book that children would enjoy."
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-By Gisela Dixon for Readers’ Favorite
4 out of 5 stars
"With his imaginative plot, creative characters, close calls, and adventures galore, author John Arvai III has delivered a good vs. bad holiday tale. The action zips and zings from one page to the next in a way that should capture the minds of even the most reluctant readers. Off the Hook is an enjoyable holiday romp suited to readers ages 5 through 8."
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"Surprisingly, each ornament is
an independent character with an
individual personality humanizing each
and even revealing a little of every person’s hidden prejudices and biases.
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The colorful illustrations perfectly match the text entrancing readers from as young as 2 to 102 focusing on the individual ornaments and the children.
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Off the Hook is a wonderful Christmas story that will endure the test of time becoming a new family traditional story to be shared with generations."
"The delight of Off the Hook lies in its creative approaches in a plot that is refreshingly unpredictable. The result is an attention-grabbing, fun story that all ages will appreciate as a delectably original, creative new Christmas tale."
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-By D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review