Books by Matt Haig

Book SynopsisLet the battle for Christmas begin . . .Amelia lives in the magical town of Elfhelm, newly adopted by Father Christmas and Mary Christmas. When the very jealous Easter Bunny launches an attack to ruin Christmas, it's up to Amelia, her family and the elves to fight off the forces of evil.But can they keep Christmas alive?Trade ReviewA subtle contemporary message about outsiders and hate underpins this energetic, funny adventure that has charm, warmth, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic * * Daily Mail * *A sparkly seasonal trilogy * * Guardian * *Funny, exciting and full of Christmas charm, this makes perfect reading for the festive season * * The Week * *Absolutely brilliant * * CBBC on THE GIRL WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS * *Full of heart and humour * * Daily Express on THE GIRL WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS * *Will melt your Grinch-frozen heart -- SIMON MAYOA lovely, warm, enveloping seasonal read * * Guardian on THE GIRL WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS * *A Christmas classic for a new generation . . . touching, funny and packed with memorable characters * * Sunday Mail on A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS * *A glorious mix of fairytale, folklore and fun * * FRANCESCA SIMON on A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS * *The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story to be published for decades * * STEPHEN FRY on A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS * *

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Book SynopsisWHEN EVIE TALKS TO ANIMALS . . . THEY TALK BACK.Eleven-year-old Evie has a talent: a supertalent. She can HEAR what animals are thinking.She promises to keep it top secret, but then an evil pet-thief strikes.Every animal in town is in danger and only by DARING TO BE HERSELF can Evie save her furry and feathered friends.Trade ReviewAmazing -- CBBC Book ClubThis highly edible story of a girl who wants to save the planet, with beautiful pictures by Emily Gravett, is most timely and will go down well with fans of Greta Thunberg . . . [A] cracking adventure * * The Times, Children's Book of the Week * *Teaches children not to worry about fitting in . . . A suspenseful thriller, with a fine balance of peril and poignancy . . . Haig is a deeply engaging writer. This book will appeal to a wide range of readers - not just those who worry about fitting in * * Daily Telegraph * *Haig's exhilarating story has its fair share of thrills and spills but also plenty of important points to make about the interconnectedness of the natural world, environmental degradation, and humankind's mistreatment of animals * * Financial Times * *Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to talk to animals? . . . Haig has written this entertaining story, which goes perfectly with drawings from brilliant illustrator Emily Gravett * * The Week Junior * *Brilliant . . . Will make you laugh out loud, cheer on Evie and her awesome plans, and fall in love with the weird and wonderful animals that she meets * * Fun Kids * *Evie and the Animals, illustrated with humour and dexterity by Emily Gravett, is on the side of kindness and truthfulness . . . Short paragraphs and simple language are charged with warmth and joie de vivre * * Sunday Times * *I couldn't put the book down! -- National Geographic KidsPRAISE FOR MATT HAIG'S BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: Absolutely brilliant -- CBBCAmazing * * Blue Peter * *

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Book SynopsisFrom number one bestselling author Matt Haig comes a hilarious and heartwarming story, brilliantly illustrated throughout by Chris Mould'Wherever she is, whatever the day,She only has one kind of thing to say.Just as cats go miaow and cows go moo,The Truth Pixie can only say things that are true.'A very funny and lovable tale of how one special pixie learned to love herself. The Truth Pixie is an enchanting, rhyming story that will delight younger readers - with words by the bestselling mastermind Matt Haig and pictures by the inky genius Chris Mould.Trade ReviewThe uplifting tale of a young girl cheered by a cheeky sprite who is unable to lie, The Truth Pixie is short and very sweet * * Guardian * *Reasons to Stay Alive for seven-year-olds * * Huffington Post * *A self-help book for children . . . Warm, inspiring and full of good sense * * Daily Express * *A funny and beautifully illustrated tale with a heartfelt message about life's ups and downs * * Sunday Express * *The perfect package of happiness -- OLIVIA COLMANA sweet rhyming introduction to how to combat bad moods and depression and learn to love yourself * * The Times * *Just perfect. [A] short, rhyming tale for younger readers * * Evening Times * *A self-help book (of sorts) for children who are struggling . . . The Truth Pixie is a short rhyming story about accepting yourself and understanding the bad things that happen don't define you forever * * Huffington Post * *PRAISE FOR MATT HAIG AND CHRIS MOULD Absolutely brilliant -- CBBCAmazing * * Blue Peter * *

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Book SynopsisNew school. New friends. Same old pixie.'Don't try to be somethingYou really are not.Your one true selfIs the best thing you've got.'In this heartwarming adventure, the Truth Pixie and her human friend go to school, face a bully and learn the importance of friendship and being yourself. With words by the bestselling mastermind Matt Haig and pictures by the inky genius Chris Mould.Trade ReviewThe Truth Pixie Goes to School is a bloody wonderful way of introducing your kids to the regrettably prickly idea that it's ok to value themselves -- OLIVIA COLMANCountless children will find solace in Haig's tale and empathise with Aada as she overcomes hurdles before realising the power of being yourself. The world seems a better place with Haig looking after our collective mental health * * Observer * *PRAISE FOR MATT HAIG AND CHRIS MOULD: Absolutely brilliant -- CBBCThe uplifting tale of a young girl cheered by a cheeky sprite who is unable to lie, The Truth Pixie is short and very sweet * * Guardian * *Amazing * * Blue Peter * *Reasons to Stay Alive for seven-year-olds * * Huffington Post * *A sweet rhyming introduction to how to combat bad moods . . . and learn to love yourself * * The Times * *A funny and beautifully illustrated tale with a heartfelt message about life's ups and downs * * Sunday Express * *A self-help book for children . . . Warm, inspiring and full of good sense * * Daily Express * *Just perfect. [A] short, rhyming tale for younger readers * * Evening Times * *

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Book SynopsisTHE EPIC ADVENTURE OF A TEENY-TINY HEROMiika just wants to belong. Living with elves and trolls and pixies can make a mouse feel like the odd one out. When he makes friends with a fellow mouse, Miika thinks he can relax. But really, his quest is just beginning . . .Trade ReviewPraise for Matt Haig's books for children: Amazing -- CBBC Book ClubBrilliant . . . Will make you laugh out loud * * Fun Kids * *Absolutely brilliant -- CBBCAmazing * * Blue Peter * *A cracking adventure * * The Times * *I couldn't put the book down! * * National Geographic Kids * *The perfect package of happiness -- OLIVIA COLMANA glorious mix of fairytale, folklore and fun -- FRANCESCA SIMONFull of heart and humour * * Daily Express * *Full of wonderful characters * * Daily Mail * *

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Book SynopsisThe first magical book in Matt Haig's festive series - now a major new film!BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLEYou are about to read the TRUE STORY of Father Christmas. If you believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away. (Because this book is FULL of impossible things.)Are you still reading? Good. Then let us begin . . .Trade ReviewThe most evergreen, immortal Christmas story for decades -- STEPHEN FRYTerrific . . . An instant classic * * Guardian * *Every bit as funny and poignant as a mouse that has never seen cheese but still believes in it! -- FRANK COTTRELL BOYCEA glorious mix of fairytale, folklore and fun -- FRANCESCA SIMONA Christmas classic for a new generation, Haig's gentle, enthralling tale tells the story of Father Christmas as a boy . . . Touching, funny and packed with memorable characters * * Sunday Mail * *Comic, original and full of good cheer * * Daily Express * *Read it! * * Sunday Times * *A glorious and laugh-out-loud triumph of good over evil . . . Terrific * * Daily Mail * *Matt Haig puts the Happy back into Christmas -- JEANETTE WINTERSONPerfect for Christmas in every way * * Independent * *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination'' BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH''What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don''t understand yet . . .''When retired Maths teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.Among the rugged hills and golden beaches Grace searches for answers about her friend''s life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.

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Book SynopsisA boy called Christmas - Lithuanian Edition

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