A beautifully written Christmas tale, brimming with humanity and hope, by best-loved author, Timothee de Fombelle.

On a quiet Christmas night, a swallow takes flight from Africa, searching for something it cannot quite name. A disenchanted driver sits alone in his yellow truck, yearning to be home. And a man walks through the snowy streets, feeling utterly alone. But when the three destinies meet, it seems their search for hope, belonging and kindness has finally ended. An atmospheric and heart-warming story, perfect for this very special time of year.

About the Author

Timothee de Fombelle is a much-admired French playwright, as well as the author of award-winning fiction. His first series, Toby Alone and Toby Alone and the Secrets of the Tree has been published in 27 languages and has won numerous awards including France's prestigious Prix Sorcieres and the Marsh Award. Timothee's adventure series, Vango, Book One: Between Sky and Earth and Vango, Book Two: A Prince Without a Kingdom received huge critical acclaim, and book one was granted an English Pen Award for translation. Timothee's beautiful story, Captain Rosalie, was first featured in the acclaimed collection The Great War: an Anthology of Stories Inspired by Objects from the First World War.

Thomas Campi is an award-winning illustrator, who has been making comics for over twenty years.

Reviews
Atmospheric and heartwarming. -- Charlotte Eyre * Bookseller *



Book Information
ISBN 9781406399776
Author Timothee de Fombelle
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 285g
Dimensions(mm) 190mm * 160mm * 10mm