A Boy Called Christmas - Hardcover

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 * *

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.