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ISBN: 0399552685

ISBN13: 9780399552687

A Boy Called Christmas

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Item: A Boy Called Christmas
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(Book #1 in the Christmas Series)

By Matt Haig

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Book Overview

Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Klaus in this cheeky, Christmas classic-in-the-making that sparkles with wit and warmth
Now a Netflix movie starring Kristen Wiig, Maggie Smith and Henry Lawfull

Eleven-year-old Nikolas-nicknamed "Christmas"-has received only one toy in his life: a doll carved out of a turnip. But he's happy with his turnip doll, because it came from his parents, who love him. Then one day his father goes missing, and Nikolas must travel to the North Pole to save him.

Along the way, Nikolas befriends a surly reindeer, bests a troublesome troll, and discovers a hidden world of enchantment in the frozen village of Elfhelm. But the elves of Elfhelm have troubles of their own: Christmas spirit and goodwill are at an all-time low, and Nikolas may be the only person who can fix things-if only he can reach his father before it's too late. . . .

"Irresistibly readable. Destined to become a Christmas and anytime-before-or-after-Christmas classic " - Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

"The definitive (and funny) history of ho, ho, ho My children loved it." - Yann Martel, bestselling author of Life of Pi

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0399552685

ISBN13:9780399552687

Release Date:October 2018

Publisher:Yearling Books

Length:256 Pages

Weight:0.41 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.1" x 7.6"

Age Range:8 to 12 years

Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7

Related Subjects

9 - 12 Years Children's Children's Books Fantasy Humor Humor & Entertainment Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 7 years ago

There are not enough books about the North Pole or the legend of Santa Claus in my opinion. This completely fed my desire for more of those books! This is a very heartfelt, profound, magical and entertaining read both for middle grade readers and adults. Cute illustrations every now and then to accompany a very creative plot and premise. I highly recommend picking this up to help make your Christmas even more magical.