Stealing Saint Nick
A Legendary Corpse, a Notorious Theft, and the Stories that Shape the World
$36.56
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
22 September 2026
Summary
From NBA, Printz, and Newbery Honor winner M. T. Anderson, a tour de force of research and storytelling that follows the life of a humble young man named Nicholas who became one of the world’s most influential figures in religion, government, and commerce—whether you believe in him or not.
M. T. Anderson still believes in Santa Claus—just not in the way you think.
Born of the research for Nicked, his acclaimed adult debut, Stealing Saint Nick…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593699546 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593699548 |
| Author: | M.T. Anderson |
| Publisher: | Dutton Books for Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Dutton Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 22 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 146mm x 216mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
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Critics Review
★ “Saint Nicholas’s enduring legends, Anderson insightfully reflects, challenge us to consider how older ideas of ethics, morality, and heroism relate to our own beliefs and how vitally important it is to listen to others’ stories. Historical writing at its most thrilling and thought-provoking.“—Kirkus, starred review
★”With his typical blend of obsessive research, thoughtful approach, and engaging writing, Anderson digs deep, blending historical information and various accounts of myths and legends (many in conflict or clearly exaggerated), while centering the story on the events of a heist, when a group of eleventh-century sailors stole St. Nicholas’ remains to install them in their own city…. Anderson also offers a masterclass in historiography, revealing how historians piece together accounts of the past from a vast range of sources, even obviously inaccurate ones, by grappling with the wider context in which those resources were written.“—Booklist, starred review
★ “Demonstrating connections from history to current times makes this historical work relevant, and the elements of mystery and mysticism make for dramatic reading.“—SLJ, starred review
★ “The epic scope of the narrative is breathtaking, but equally impressive is Anderson’s explicit discussion of historiography—how history is written, interpreted, and changed.“—The Horn Book
“Wry amusement sets the tone for this intriguing look into the complicated history of a beloved holiday icon. It’s a meticulously researched volume that shows, through one recognizable figure, how individual tellings can warp details over time.“—PW
M.T. Anderson
New York Times bestselling author M. T. Anderson writes books for children, teens, and adults, including Octavian Nothing: The Pox Party, winner of the National Book Award; Elf Dog & Owl Head, a Newbery Honor book; and Feed, winner of the LA Times Book Prize. His nonfiction book Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad, was a YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction finalist. His most recent book, Nicked, is a historical heist story set in the eleventh century. He lives in New England.
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