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Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell …
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NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL
NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP GREENAWAY MEDAL
From the winner of the Costa Children’s Book Award
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‘A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination’ – Philip Pullman
‘A book that will be treasured forever’ – Irish Times
‘A moving, witty and magical tale’ – Sunday Times
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It’s Christmas Eve and Theo – left at home with a babysitter – sees an odd-looking star out of his window and decides to make a wish. He wishes that he had some friends to keep him company. Moments later the Christmas decorations begin to disentangle themselves from the tree behind him, ready to wreak a little havoc…

Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless Christmas story about treasuring the people and values that really matter at this time of year. With breathtaking illustrations by Emily Sutton capturing the magic of the season in stunning detail, this modern classic from master storyteller and bestselling children’s author Katherine Rundell makes the perfect Christmas gift.

Publisher Review

A moving, witty and magical tale about love and sadness, delectably illustrated by Emily Sutton in enticing detail * Sunday Times * Rundell's magical story has a timeless quality, and Emily Sutton's densely detailed illustrations are a joy ... A book that will be treasured forever * Irish Times * A witty story of a lonely boy, four mischievous tree decorations and a wish on an unlikely star, complemented perfectly by Sutton's intricate, luscious illustrations * Guardian * Engaging and poignant: the Christmas spirit in 64 pages * Spectator * A very, very funny Christmas story with echoes of The Nutcracker ... It's fun all the way in this magical story * Irish Examiner * Rundell's story is the platonic form of Christmas - and the illustrations by Emily Sutton are mini masterpieces * The Times * Christmas magic combines with beautiful illustrations * Sunday Express, Mini Must-Reads * One of our most talented writers for children * Observer * The perfect gift for all book lovers * The Week Junior * Rundell's words are pure poetry and Emily Sutton's drawings sing in this glorious future classic * The i * Lonely Theo has just one wish. And when you have love, luck and Christmas on your side, anything can happen... Rundell's words are pure poetry and Emily Sutton's drawings sing in this glorious future classic. * The i *