The first magical book in the festive series, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig and read by Stephen Fry
Matt Haig's Christmas classic, read by Stephen Fry.
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Summary
The first magical book in the festive series, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig and read by Stephen Fry
Matt Haig's Christmas classic, read by Stephen Fry.
Description
You are about to read the true story of Father Christmas.
It is a story that proves that 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.
Awards
Short-listed for Sheffield Children's Book Award 2016 (UK)
Critic Reviews
“Matt Haig puts the Happy back into Christmas”
Read it! SUNDAY TIMES
A new festive classic. Funny, sad and brilliant. It turns out we only knew half the story -- SIMON MAYO
The Christmas book of the year THE SUN
-- JEANETTE WINTERSON
Like enjoying the warmth of a good fire on a cold day . . . perfect for Christmas is every way INDEPENDENT
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
Will do for Father Christmas what Christopher Nolan did for Batman INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Every bit as funny and poignant as a mouse that has never seen cheese but still believes in it! -- FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE
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
About the Author
As well as being a bestselling writer for adults, Matt Haig has won the Blue Peter Book Award, The Smarties Book Prize and been shortlisted three times for the Carnegie Medal for his stories for children and young adults.
Matt Haig's Christmas classic, read by Stephen Fry. You are about to read the true story of Father Christmas. It is a story that proves that 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.
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