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The first magical book in Matt Haig's festive series - now a major new film!

BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE

You 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 Review
The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story for decades -- STEPHEN FRY
Terrific . . . 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 BOYCE
A glorious mix of fairytale, folklore and fun -- FRANCESCA SIMON
A 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 WINTERSON
Perfect for Christmas in every way * * Independent * *

A Boy Called Christmas: Now a major film

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    A Paperback / softback by Matt Haig, Chris Mould

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      Publisher: Canongate Books
      Publication Date: 28/10/2021
      ISBN13: 9781838853723, 978-1838853723
      ISBN10: 1838853723

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The first magical book in Matt Haig's festive series - now a major new film!

      BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE

      You 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 Review
      The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story for decades -- STEPHEN FRY
      Terrific . . . 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 BOYCE
      A glorious mix of fairytale, folklore and fun -- FRANCESCA SIMON
      A 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 WINTERSON
      Perfect for Christmas in every way * * Independent * *

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