Published By: Usborne PublishingPages: 288Released On: 26/10/2023Reading Age: 8-12 Years I wish the snow girl would come to life. Then I would have a friend, a real friend I could trust, and I wouldn’t feel so alone. When Tasha builds a snow girl with her grandpa, all she wants is for her to be real.Continue reading “The Snow Girl – Sophie Anderson”
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The Christmas Appeal – Janice Hallett
Published By: ViperPages: 208Released On: 26/10/2023 One dead Santa. A town full of suspects. Will you discover the truth?Christmas in Lower Lockwood, and the Fairway Players are busy rehearsing their festive pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, to raise money for the church roof appeal. But despite the season, goodwill is distinctly lacking amongst the amateur dramatics enthusiasts. Sarah-JaneContinue reading “The Christmas Appeal – Janice Hallett”
The Nutcracker: And the Mouse King’s Christmas Shenanigans – Alex T. Smith
Published By: Macmillan Children’s BooksPages: 176Released On: 05/10/2023Reading Age: 5-9 Years The Mouse King is up to some very sneaky shenanigans.The night before Christmas, he steals the key to the Kingdom of Sweets and sets out to cause as much festive mayhem as he can!Clara and Fritz Strudel, and their new friend the Nutcracker, are the onlyContinue reading “The Nutcracker: And the Mouse King’s Christmas Shenanigans – Alex T. Smith”
Starting Over at Halesmere House – Suzanne Snow
Published By: CaneloPages: 320Released On: 19/10/2023 Taking over the Flower Shed studio at Halesmere, Alice is looking to mend her heart through horticulture after the end of her ten-year marriage. She isn’t looking for romance, especially not with brash young tree surgeon, Zac. Zac has his own past he’s trying to move on from, andContinue reading “Starting Over at Halesmere House – Suzanne Snow”
A Cornish Christmas at the Farmhouse Bakery – Linn B. Halton
Published By: AriaPages: 320Released On: 12/10/2023 Newlyweds Ivy and Adam Taylor have put their heart and soul into building their own businesses, but when circumstances conspire against them, it all comes crashing down. Could a Christmas miracle be just around the corner when best friend Jess suggests Ivy open the bakery she has always dreamed of at her Cornish Farmhouse.Ivy is not so sure sheContinue reading “A Cornish Christmas at the Farmhouse Bakery – Linn B. Halton”
The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure – Jacqueline Wilson
Published By: Hodder Children’s BooksPages: 336Released On: 12/10/2023Reading Age: 5-7 Milo, Mia and Birdy are excited to return to the cottage beside the Enchanted Wood for Christmas. They can’t wait to visit their magical friends Silky the fairy and Moonface again. Which amazing worlds will arrive at the top of the Faraway Tree at thisContinue reading “The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure – Jacqueline Wilson”
Winter’s Wishfall – Ceri Houlbrook
Published By: Black & White PublishingPages: 400Released On: 12/10/2023 You’re never too old to believe . . .After losing her job, boyfriend and flat just a few weeks before Christmas, Ellie Lancaster makes some resolutions:1. Exact revenge on ex.2. Be unboring.3. Find a job. With 1 complete, Ellie manages to tick off 2 and 3Continue reading “Winter’s Wishfall – Ceri Houlbrook”
Kid Christmas: of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop – David Litchfield
Published By: Frances Lincoln Children’s BooksPages: 40Released On: 05/10/2023Reading Age: 4-7 This charming tale tells the story of little Nicky Claus, who wanted to make every child happy, if only just for one day.Nicky Claus works with his three uncles in the Claus Brothers Toy Emporium. Uncle Hanz makes the toys, Uncle Louis checks them andContinue reading “Kid Christmas: of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop – David Litchfield”
Countdown to Christmas – Jo Thomas
Published By: PenguinPages: 400Released On: 12/10/2023 Chloe can’t wait for Christmas . . . to be over! Her son Ruben is staying with his dad and Chloe is planning to ignore the holidays altogether. Her only festive touch is her son’s advent calendar, to help count down the days till he’s home again.But a surpriseContinue reading “Countdown to Christmas – Jo Thomas”
Christmas Secrets in the Scottish Highlands – Donna Ashcroft
Published By: BookouturePages: 291Released On: 29/09/2023 Thirty-year-old Holliday Harrison is throwing herself into the festive season to give her life some purpose after losing her husband three years ago. Working at Christmas Resort, an all-year-round holiday village, with its sparkling lights and community of quirky characters, is the warm environment she needs right now. But everythingContinue reading “Christmas Secrets in the Scottish Highlands – Donna Ashcroft”
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