#17 in Middle grade
A Visit from St. Nicholas
- 32
- Pages
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Our view
“A Visit from St. Nicholas” is a Christmas classic, short enough to read aloud in one sitting. First printed anonymously in 1823, it was later claimed by Clement Clarke Moore, though it has also been attributed to Henry Livingston Jr.; it now circulates in various illustrated editions, and readers often praise the pictures as warmly as the verse. It is ideal for sharing with small children on Christmas Eve.
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About the book
"A Visit from St. Nicholas" is a poem, first published anonymously under the title "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas", in 1823. Authorship has been attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837; but it has also been suggested that Henry Livingston Jr. wrote it.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 119 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 45% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Middle grade average of 8.0. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.5 | 33 | 28% |
| Hardcover | 8.8 | 86 | 72% |
Frequently asked
What age is A Visit from St. Nicholas for?
A Visit from St. Nicholas sits on the Children shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 5–10. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating. It has 32 pages — shorter than 100% of the ranked books in Middle grade.
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