A Boy Called Christmas
Matt Haig author Chris Mould illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Canongate Books
Published:16th Nov '15
£12.99
Available for immediate dispatch.
THE FANTASTICAL STORY OF THE BOY WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS
The first magical book in the festive series, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, and featuring enchanting illustrations from Chris Mould
You are about to read the true story of Father Christmas.
It's a story that proves nothing is impossible.
A Boy Called Christmas is a tale of adventure, snow, kidnapping, elves, more snow and a boy called Nikolas, who isn't afraid to believe in magic.
From the winner of The Smarties Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. With enchanting illustrations by Chris Mould.
Matt Haig has written the most evergreen, immortal Christmas story to be published for decades. Future generations will receive the same comfort and joy from A Boy Called Christmas that they derive from mince pies, snowmen and creamy liqueurs -- STEPHEN FRY
A new festive classic. Funny, sad and brilliant. It turns out we only knew half the story -- SIMON MAYO
Terrific . . . An instant classic
* * GUARDIAN * *Like enjoying the warmth of a good fire on a cold day . . . perfect for Christmas is every way * * INDEPENDENT * *
The Christmas book of the year * * THE SUN * *
Matt Haig puts the Happy back into Christmas -- JEANETTE WINTERSON
Every bit as funny and poignant as a mouse that has never seen cheese but still believes in it! -- FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE
The funny (and heartbreaking) history of Ho, ho, ho! My children loved it too -- YANN MARTEL
Will do for Father Christmas what Christopher Nolan did for Batman * * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY * *
Read it! * * SUNDAY TIMES * *
A glorious mix of fairytale, folklore and fun -- FRANCESCA SIMON
It will delight adults and children alike and has future classic written all over it * * THE BOOKSELLER * *
- Short-listed for Sheffield Children's Book Award 2016 (UK)
ISBN: 9781782117896
Dimensions: 204mm x 138mm x 27mm
Weight: 344g
272 pages
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