Description

In the year 4024, Christmas is everywhere. Santa Claus rules the world and the Big Day happens EVERY DAY! There are holographic elves to grant your wishes, travel is by flying sleigh, and all food is served as candy canes, in any flavour you can imagine!

Not everyone gets to celebrate 24/7 though. Gryla Garland is a witch banished to the Mince Pie Isles, where Christmas comes but once a year. All she’s ever wished for is to join the festive world.

But when Santa’s daughter, Merrilee Claus, comes crashing into her life, Gryla realises Christmas every day might not be such a good thing after all. With the real magic of Christmas long forgotten, it’s up to Gryla, Merrilee and a lot of sprouts, to bring the magic back …

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‘I absolutely ADORED it! A really funny, clever, brilliant play on all the Christmas tropes. It just has to be made into a movie!’ Emma Carroll on TINSEL

‘Very sparkly storytelling and a lovely portrayal of friendship’ Hilary McKay on TINSEL

‘Tinsel is Christmas spirit wrapped in a fun, feminist parcel’ Lesley Parr on TINSEL

Publisher Review

I absolutely ADORED it! A really funny, clever, brilliant play on all the Christmas tropes. It just has to be made into a movie! * Emma Carrol on TINSEL * Cleverly mixing the snowy chill of the North Pole with the fuzzy warmth of friendship, Tinsel is Christmas spirit wrapped in a fun, feminist parcel. The elves (all named Carol) are glorious, and I was left craving a mince pie * Lesley Parr on TINSEL * A charming, feminist retake on the Santa story […] the real message of this charming story is that just one act of kindness has the power to transform. A fun-filled adventure with a magical horse, a talking tree and two feisty girls makes for a great Christmas tale * Children’s Books Ireland on TINSEL * A sparkling, glittering festive delight, Tinsel is funny, warm hearted and thrilling too – it made my toes tingle and my heart glow with Christmas magic * Sophie Kirtley on TINSEL *