A Boy Called Christmas

By Melanie Harrison | December 3, 2019
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A Boy Called Christmas

Available as Paperback, Hardback, Audio CD, Hardback Boxset, and eBook.

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This first magical book in the festive series, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, and featuring enchanting illustrations from Chris Mould – the very true story of Father Christmas.

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…

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What people said about A Boy Called Christmas

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‘The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story’ Stephen Fry

‘Terrific . . . an instant classic’ Guardian

‘Perfect for Christmas in every way’ Independent

‘Matt Haig puts the Happy back into Christmas’ Jeanette Winterson

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