Nicholas: A Manhattan Christmas Story is a children's fantasy novel by Anne Carroll Moore, first published in 1924.
The story follows eight-inch-tall Nicholas from Holland on a tour of the sights of New York and recounts his encounters with many famous people, fictional characters, and magical beings.
The novel, illustrated by Jay Van Everen, was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1925.
[1] Nicholas: A Manhattan Christmas Story public domain audiobook at LibriVox
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