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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.



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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 * *

A Boy Called Christmas

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    A Hardback by Matt Haig, Chris Mould

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      Publisher: Canongate Books
      Publication Date: 16/11/2015
      ISBN13: 9781782117896, 978-1782117896
      ISBN10: 178211789X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Trade Review
      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 * *

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