Horn Book Guide Reviews
A mysterious box from ""S.C."" holds a machine that flies Art Aimesworth, his Comanche pal, and his little sister Esther to the North Pole, where Santa sends Art on a mission to rescue Esther when she is kidnapped by the Dark Elves. The book, save EstherÆs surprise twist at the end, is vintage fifties boysÆ adventure, while the gallant art, some of it new for this edition, has Victorian echoes. Copyright 2002 Horn Book Guide Reviews
Horn Book Guide Reviews
Art Atchinson Aimesworth, boy inventor; his sister, Esther, and his best friend, Spaulding, a Comanche boy, respond to Santa Claus's summons to the North Pole. They return home to their ranch in Texas after their adventures no wiser about the purpose of their visit -- although Esther smiles knowingly. The mystery is explained by two letters attached at the end of the book. The glowing illustrations are vintage Joyce and a fantasy-lover's dream. Copyright 1998 Horn Book Guide Reviews