London Sunday TimesWiry-tough, tender-hearted, unsentimental, and consistently funny, the book is in the classic tradition of American humour. Buy it for eight-to-twelves; but the whole family will want to read it.
Sunday Denver Post"One of the most enjoyable children's books since The Emerald City of Oz. The book is outrageous, lively, funny and wonderful.
"The true greatness of the Christmas Story, when subjected to thecynical scrutiny of the Horrible Herdmans, and then interpreted bythem, shines through with a new brilliance that just might mark The Best Christmas Pageant Ever as a minor classic for youngsters, and theirelders, too.
Boston Sunday GlobeDon't miss this hilarious and touching book. .
Children's LiteratureThe Herdman kids, otherwise known as "the outlaws of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School," have returned in this sequel to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and chaos reigns once again.