Description
BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE
You are about to read the TRUE STORY of FATHER CHRISTMAS.
If you are one of those people who 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...
About the Author
As well as being a number one bestselling writer for adults, Matt Haig has won the Blue Peter Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize and been nominated three times for the Carnegie Medal for his stories for children and young adults. The idea for the Christmas series came when his son asked what Father Christmas was like as a boy.
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Chris Mould went to art school at the age of sixteen. He has won the Nottingham Children's Book Award and been commended by the Sheffield Children's Book Award. He loves his work and likes to write and draw the kind of books that he would have liked to have had on his shelf as a boy. He is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire.
Reviews
The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story for decades -- STEPHEN FRY
A Christmas classic for a new generation, Haig's gentle, enthralling tale tells the story of Father Christmas as a boy. It's touching, funny and packed with memorable characters * * SUNDAY MAIL * *
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* * SUNDAY TIMES * *Terrific . . . an instant classic * * GUARDIAN * *
A new festive classic -- SIMON MAYO
Perfect for Christmas in every way * * INDEPENDENT * *
A glorious mix of fairytale, folklore and fun -- FRANCESCA SIMON
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
Awards
Short-listed for Sheffield Children's Book Award 2016 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781782118268
Author Matt Haig
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Canongate Books
Publisher Canongate Books
Weight(grams) 195g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 18mm