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The Ultimate Christmas Family Adventure!
"All I want for Christmas is for everyone to read this book." - A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
"A gorgeous, heartwarming story full of hope, humour and love. The perfect gift for Christmas." - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
When Oscar and Molly rush outside to investigate a crash in the night, they're not expecting to find a dazed Angel Gabriel wandering around their grandparents' back garden. And they're certainly not expecting to find themselves in a race to save Christmas. But if they don't track down a missing shepherd, wise man, donkey, and the actual Mary and Joseph, who've all crash-landed in Chipping Bottom, not only will Christmas cease to exist, but they will too. Operation Nativity is on.
Featuring fun festive activities to try with your family!
Praise for Jenny Pearson:
WINNER OF THE LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD.
"Breaks records for funny and touching storytelling." - David Baddiel
"As funny and tender as it could ever be." - Frank Cottrell-Boyce
"Heart-warming and genuinely funny." - The Times
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Operation Nativity is praised for its festive, mischievous spirit and sparkling jollity. Reviews highlight its chaotic comedy, colourful characters, and irresistible exuberance. The book blends rollicking adventure with heartwarming moments, evoking both laughter and heartfelt emotions.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781801315111
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Katie Kear
- Illustrated by Katie Kear
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 284g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Jenny Pearson has been awarded six mugs, one fridge magnet, one wall plaque and numerous cards for her role as Best Teacher in the World. When she is not busy being inspirational in the classroom, she would like nothing more than to relax with her two young boys, but she can't as they view her as a human climbing frame. Her debut novel, The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates, was short listed for the Costa Children's Book Award and selected as a Waterstones Book of the Month.
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