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A Boy Called Christmas

Written by: Matt Haig
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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NARRATED BY STEPHEN FRY

You are about to hear the true story of FATHER CHRISTMAS . . .

If you believe that some things are impossible,
you should walk away right now.
(Because this story is FULL of impossible things.)
Are you still there?
Good.

Then let us begin . . .

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Critic Reviews

"Read it!"
"A new festive classic. Funny, sad and brilliant. It turns out we only knew half the story" (SIMON MAYO)
"The Christmas book of the year"
"Matt Haig puts the Happy back into Christmas" (JEANETTE WINTERSON)
"Like enjoying the warmth of a good fire on a cold day . . . perfect for Christmas is every way"
"Matt Haig has written the most evergreen, immortal Christmas story to be published for decades. Future generations will receive the same comfort and joy from A Boy Called Christmas that they derive from mince pies, snowmen and creamy liqueurs" (STEPHEN FRY)
"Will do for Father Christmas what Christopher Nolan did for Batman"
"Every bit as funny and poignant as a mouse that has never seen cheese but still believes in it!" (FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE)
"A glorious mix of fairytale, folklore and fun" (FRANCESCA SIMON)
"It will delight adults and children alike and has future classic written all over it"
"The funny (and heartbreaking) history of Ho, ho, ho! My children loved it too" (YANN MARTEL)
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Terrific . . . An instant classic

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I’m an adult and I enjoyed this thoroughly This was truly magical. Beautifully read by Stephen fry

Brilliant absolutely brilliant I really enjoyed this

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Narrator adds magic ✨ to the overall story. This book is a must read for all those hoping for things to happen. A cheerful story of a boy who discovers magic. 🪄

Absolute delight!

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I watched the movie before listening.. but couldnt help but want to read it... so I gave it a shot .. and boy! was I right? Its so much more magical 😍

An adorable story for the season ❤

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