'An absolute Christmas cracker!' Ross MontgomeryWhen George stumbles across Marley's Curiosity Shop, he finds a mysterious and magical snow globe. George and his Scrooge of a dad are soon swept on an incredible adventure to Christmases past, present and future. With help from an enthusiastic elf, a rather grumpy purple reindeer and a very mischievous Nan, can George find a way to bring the joy of Christmas home once again?A fabulously festive story about Christmas, family, and magic!An enchanting tale of Christmas magic from multi-award-winning and bestselling writer Catherine Doyle. A treat for the whole family, perfect for fans of The Christmasaurus and A Boy Called Christmas.'Fizzes with festive fun!' Abi Elphinstone'Vividly exciting . . . Destined to become a Christmas classic' Louise O'Neill
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CONTRIBUTORS: Catherine Doyle
EAN: 9780241435250
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 170 g
HEIGHT: 198 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Penguin Random House Children's UK
DATE PUBLISHED: 2021-10-14
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GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic
WIDTH: 129 cm
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Interest age: from c 8 years, Christmas, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Fizzes with festive fun!, A heartwarming retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, A well-balanced, well-told Christmas story as heartwarming as you could wish for, Full of Catherine Doyle's signature blend of humour, hope, and heart, this is a modern Christmas classic in the making. With clever nods to the original, Doyle's fresh take on the familiar tale will delight readers of all ages, An absolute Christmas cracker: whip-smart, witty and warm, bursting with emotion and laugh-out-loud jokes. A classic Christmas treat reconfigured into a heartwarming family romp for the 21st century, featuring an elf on the shelf that's bad for your health. Kids and adults alike will love spotting how Doyle has ingeniously adapted the original text, but more than anything else, they'll be swept away by George's fight to bring back Christmas and save his father. I utterly loved it
CATHERINE DOYLE grew up in the West of Ireland. She has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Publishing. She is an award-winning and best-selling author of books for children and young adults. Her middle-grade Storm Keeper trilogy is set on the magical island of Arranmore, where her grandparents grew up. Catherine lives in Galway by the sea.
