Flight of the Reindeer : The True Story of Santa Claus and His Christmas Mission

by Robert Sullivan

Book Overview

Did you know that Santa Claus returns to the North Pole 1,756 times during Christmas Eve? Or that he averages about 75 million miles over the course of 31 hours? Back in 1000 AD his sleigh was originally made of bone and ivory, but now it's entirely constructed of graphite and stainless steel, even providing a durable swivel seat Indeed, there has never been anything quite like Flight of the Reindeer. Most, if not all writers, have approached the...

Customer Reviews

Pure Magic, Food for the Heart!

This book is an enchanting look into the legend of Santa Clause even the most mature adults will want to believe after reading this book. It's a great book to sit around the fireplace, drink some hot co-co, and read to your children. It's a great way to get you into the sprit of Christmas. It also has some interesting research. The library of Congress put this book under Non-Fiction how can you argue with that. There are also great illustrations in this book. This book is a great Coffee table book to have for the Christmas season.

Amazing book!!

Even though I'm an adult, I've always thought of myself as a believer in Santa Claus. Now I don't just believe, I know, with all the historical facts & proof in this book! Shows that Santa has been around at least 2000 years, & that reindeer do fly. For any other subject, this book might get boring, but when it's about Santa & reindeer it's absolutely facinating. I especially like the photos & interview with the North Pole explorer who stumbled on Santa's village...the only person ever to do so. It's full of experts on the artic, Santa, reindeer, etc. Also discusses the people in the world who are Santa Helpers. Everyone should read this book. Well worth three times the purchase price.

Fantastic Holiday Book

I was just at the point in my life where believing in Santa Claus seems extrememely childish, but then I read this book by Robert Sullivan. Pretty soon it had me convinced that Santa does exist and reindeer really do fly. The pictures are very interesting and the context is quite convincing, esp. the interviews. Many people (or Helpers) are questioned in this book. Some people that give testimonies are George Bush Sr. and Al Roker. Will Steger relates his conversation with Santa Claus to Robert Sullivan, who, fortunately, wrote it down in this book. Sullivan finds a lot of useful evidence too. Glenn Wolff illustrates the book wonderfully, and I like the fact that there is at least one picture or photo on every page. I do love the format of the book and all the extraordinary photos Sullivan puts in The Flight of the Reindeer From Santa's finding of Rudolph to Santa's current sleigh, this book gives an explanation for just about everything. Every Christmas season, I read this book. Without this book, I would probably be a non-believer.

wonderful book from a great author

I know Mr. Sullivan, and spent many hours watching this book come together. The result astounded me. This is probably the best book on Santa ever written. I reccomend it to anyone. And yes, I do believe in Santa Claus. The illustrations are also top notch, with great attention to detail. Kudos.

Oh so absolutely delightful...proof positive of Santa!

Flight of the Reindeer proves the existance of Santa and his Elves beyond a shawdow of a doubt. A wonderous wealth of information for the young and the young at heart. The "chart of evidence" is so compelling, with drawings and photos to support the "written word".......don't pass on this one!