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Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish
An unforgettable Christmas classic to entertain the whole family!
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When Lydia Marmalade makes a wish on the most magical night of the year, little does she know the chaos she's about to unleash. Could one simple wish start a . . . wish-tastrophe? 'Christmas magic - a book only Cariad could write with such beauty...
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Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish
On a dark Christmas evening, sometimes you need magic to light the way forward ... Sparkling Christmas fiction full of heart and humour for children of 9-11: comedian Cariad Lloyd creates an unforgettable seasonal story for all the family. Perfect for fans of A Boy Called Christmas and The Christmasaurus.
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When Lydia Marmalade makes a wish on the most magical night of the year, little does she know the chaos she's about to unleash. Could one simple wish start a . . . wish-tastrophe?
'Christmas magic - a book only Cariad could write with such beauty and relatability!' Giovanna Fletcher
One winter evening, Lydia Marmalade arrives at Lady Partridge's mansion. She has nothing to her name except her sausage dog, Colin, but she's determined to make this her new home.
Lady Partridge isn't at all keen to make Lydia part of the family. If Lydia doesn't behave herself until the end of the winter season, she'll cast her off entirely. And now her mother's gone, Lydia doesn't have anywhere else to live.
Helped (and often hindered) by a mischievous winter sprite, a grumpy butler and a hungry Colin, Lydia makes a wish on the most magical night of the year. Sometimes you just need magic to light the way forward . . .
The hilarious new Christmas story to read with all the family, from comedian and writer Cariad Lloyd with gorgeous illustrations by Ma Pe. Perfect for fans of A Boy Called Christmas and The Christmasaurus.
Previously published in hardback as The Christmas Wish-tastrophe
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781444971491
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ma Pe
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 124.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 268g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Cariad Lloyd (Author)
Cariad Lloyd is a writer, actor, comedian, podcaster and improviser. She is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast, the Griefcast, where she talks to people about their experiences of grief and death. It won Podcast of the Year at the British podcast awards in 2018 and was spotlighted by Apple Podcasts in 2022. In 2023, Cariad wrote the critically acclaimed, Times bestseller You Are Not Alone, based on her grief lessons from the show. Cariad has also appeared in Peep Show, Alan Partridge, Have I Got News for You, QI and a number of other comedy shows on TV and radio. She is one of the creators of hit improv show Austentatious and co-hosts Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club podcast with Sara Pascoe. Ma Pe (Illustrator) Ma Pe is an Italian cartoonist and illustrator. She started drawing as a child. She tried to devote herself to other things, but the love for drawing was too strong. She loves cats (for now she only has two, but there are always more) and flowers, and both elements are never missing from her illustrations. Although she always wears black, she has an inordinate passion for pink.She has been working in the world of illustration since 2019.Also by Cariad Lloyd
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