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Secrets of a Christmas Elf

The perfect festive family gift from Chief Elf and million-copy selling Ben Miller
By Ben Miller
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Secrets of a Christmas Elf by Ben Miller follows the magical journey of a young elf who yearns for adventure beyond Santa's workshop. Determined to spread cheer, the elf embarks on a whimsical mission to help a struggling family rediscover the true spirit of Christmas. Throughout the tale, friendship, kindness, and the magic of the season are beautifully explored.
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Children and those young at heart might enjoy this whimsical story, filled with holiday spirit and delightful adventures. It's perfect for those who love magical tales and the festive charm of Christmas. With captivating characters and joyful escapades, it captures the enchantment of the holiday season.

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The brilliant blockbuster from Ben Miller - the perfect book for all the family.

It's business as usual in the run-up to Christmas at Santa's Workshop - and toy elves Holly and Tog are busy making gifts for children all around the world. But Father Christmas isn't feeling well, and Holly is worried that things won't be finished on time. Inventing a robot to help out with festive duties seems like a fantastic idea, until Father Christmas is KIDNAPPED and a race against time to save him and the big day begins.

Funny and heartwarming, this beautifully illustrated pocket-sized story shows the importance of family at Christmas, and all year round.

‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas

'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas

'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398523623

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Edition: ANZ Only

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

Collections

Ben Miller Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Young Adult

About the Author

BEN MILLER is the bestselling author of magical stories for all the family: The Night I Met Father Christmas, The Boy Who Made the World Disappear, The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale, How I Became a Dog Called Midnight, The Night We Got Stuck in a Story, Once Upon a Legend,  Robin Hood, Aged 10 3/4, Diary of a Big Bad Wolf, Diary of a Puss in Boots, Diary of a Christmas Elf, Secrets of a Christmas Elf, Adventures of a Christmas Elf. He is an actor, director and comedian, best-known for the Armstrong and Miller sketch show, the Johnny English and Paddington films, BBC’s Death in Paradise and Netflix smash, Bridgerton.

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