Revontulet: Recent Episodes
Kevin Blanding
The audiobook of an original story, "Revontulet, The Lights of Christmas," by Kevin Blanding. Recorded by the author for his grandchildren.
In 1925, world newspapers reported that reindeer could not live at the North Pole. Two years later the last remote area of this frigid world was flown over by planes; headlines proclaimed…” No, Santa Claus.” At about the same time, a Finnish radio personality, Uncle Markus, announced that he knew the true location of Saint Nick’s home. In a land rich with reindeer, magical creatures, and an unearthly display of light, he claimed to have found the famed village. What if he was telling the truth?
Niklas, a young boy who has lost both of his parents, lives with his grandfather in the far north of Finland. Tonight they meet a new friend and begin their journey of wonder.
Niklas and his grandfather travel with the new stranger to a fantastic land alive with Revontulet, the northern lights.
Isoisa has met a new friend in this strange winter land, a friend unlike any he has known before.
Isoisa's future in the land of Elves is debated by the council. Will he be allowed to stay?
Niklas and Isoisa prepare to enter the village beneath the lake, but how will they get there, and will it be as magical as Isoisa's?
Niklas finally journey's into the village and visits the home of Elwe, his grandfather's elven friend. What wonders will he discover there, both present and past?
Niklas is set for a day of adventure such that he has never seen before. What wonders await as he enters the village?
Niklas has met his toymaker and he has turned out to be every bit the elf that Elwe was to his grandfather, maybe more.
Niklas has been enlisted to be part of a prank on one of Finwe's friends. It is time for fun in the candy shop.
With Finwe busy cleaning up his mess, F'nola leads young Niklas on a tour of the village. What magic awaits?
The color room awaits. Will Finwe behave himself? Will Niklas learn the source of the magic color? Only time will tell.
The magical trip through the village will not be complete without a stop at the ice castle on the hill. What waits within?
The decision has been made. Niklas, Finwe, and F'nola will venture above the lake and out of the land of Winterwood. Will they find magic or mischief?
Have Niklas, Finwe, and Finola doomed the magical land of Winterwood. Will it remain hidden beneath the lake or will the strange visitor tell the world their secret.
Two rivals have been chosen, can they alone save the land of Winterwood, or are there more members yet to come?
An uneasy alliance must be formed between Finwe and Anith but how could that possibly come about?
The team has been chosen to save the land of Winterwood and keep its magical secrets. Can they locate the unwanted visitor in time?
Gentry's life is at stake. Will her light be gone forever or will the team find a way to save her?
Has Niklas betrayed his friends? Will he really take the kidnappers to the land of Winterwood? Or, does he have a secret plan?
The kidnappers have been captured but all is not yet concluded. What fate awaits these two and what future awaits for Niklas?
Winterwood is safe, but what will become of Christmas. Is it too late to save this year's celebration?