The Magic Maker: A Portrait of John Langstaff, Creator of the Christmas Revels
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11
Published: 2011
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"The Magic Maker: A Portrait of John Langstaff, Creator of the Christmas Revels" by Susan Cooper is a heartfelt tribute to the life and artistry of John Langstaff, a visionary who brought joy and community spirit through the Christmas Revels celebrations. The book explores Langstaff's journey as a musician, storyteller, and leader, highlighting his passion for folk traditions and his dedication to fostering appreciation for cultural heritage. Through vivid anecdotes and reflections, Cooper captures the magic of Langstaff's contributions to the arts and the lasting impact of his work in creating joyful, inclusive experiences for audiences of all ages. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade-12th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by Candlewick Press (MA) .
SUSAN COOPER is the Newbery Award-winning author of dozens of books, including The Boggart and the acclaimed The Dark Is Rising series.