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Book SynopsisGo on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ... _______________ NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP GREENAWAY MEDAL From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award _______________ 'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination' – Philip Pullman
'A book that will be treasured forever' - Irish Times 'A moving, witty and magical tale' - Sunday Times _______________ It’s Christmas Eve and Theo – left at home with a babysitter – sees an odd-looking star out of his window and decides to make a wish. He wishes that he had some friends to keep him company. Moments later the Christmas decorations begin to disentangle themselves from the tree behind him, ready to wreak a little havoc... Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless Christmas story about treasuring the people and values that really matter at this time of year. With breathtaking illustrations by Emily Sutton capturing the magic of the season in stunning detail, this modern classic from master storyteller and bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell makes the perfect Christmas gift.
Trade ReviewA moving, witty and magical tale about love and sadness, delectably illustrated by Emily Sutton in
enticing detail * Sunday Times *
Rundell’s magical story has a
timeless quality, and Emily Sutton’s densely detailed illustrations are a joy …
A book that will be treasured forever * Irish Times *
A
witty story of a lonely boy, four mischievous tree decorations and a wish on an unlikely star, complemented perfectly by Sutton’s
intricate, luscious illustrations * Guardian *
Engaging and poignant:
the Christmas spirit in 64 pages * Spectator *
A very, very funny Christmas story with
echoes of The Nutcracker … It’s fun all the way in this
magical story * Irish Examiner *
Rundell’s story is the platonic form of Christmas – and the illustrations by Emily Sutton are
mini masterpieces * The Times *
Christmas magic combines with
beautiful illustrations * Sunday Express, Mini Must-Reads *
One of our
most talented writers for children * Observer *
The
perfect gift for all book lovers * The Week Junior *
Rundell’s words are
pure poetry and Emily Sutton’s drawings sing in this glorious
future classic * The i *
Lonely Theo has just one wish. And when you have love, luck and Christmas on your side, anything can happen…
Rundell’s words are pure poetry and Emily Sutton’s drawings sing in this glorious future classic. * The i *
