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The Christmas Competition
Series: The Christmas Carrolls
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'A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge's heart melt' Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Carrolls Funny festive middle grade about the world's most Christmassy family from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder's Tinsel, and the Nativity! films
The Christmas-crazy Carroll family is back - with added penguins! A perfect festive adventure, new for 2022, ideal for readers of 8+
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‘A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge’s heart melt’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Carrolls
Funny festive middle grade about the world's most Christmassy family from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder’s Tinsel, and the Nativity! films.
The Christmas-crazy Carrolls are back – and this time, they have an ice-skating baby penguin!
There’s a new family in town determined to steal the Carrolls’ tinselly crown. Can Holly and her family win the Christmas Chronicle’s competition for the Most Festive Family? Or will they discover that there is more to life than perfect Christmas decorations, a personal toboggan run, and more pressies than you can shake a candy cane at?
Series: The Christmas Carrolls
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The Christmas Club
‘A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge’s heart melt’ — Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Carrolls The Christmariffic Carrolls hit NEW YORK! Funny festive middle-grade from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder’s Tinsel, and the Nativity! films. The Christmas-crazy Carrolls are back – and this time,...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Christmas Competition
‘A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge’s heart melt’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Carrolls Funny festive middle grade about the world's most Christmassy family from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder’s Tinsel, and the Nativity! films. The Christmas-crazy Carrolls are back – and this time,...PaperbackSold Out
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The Christmas Competition by Mel Taylor-Bessent is praised for its heartwarming and festive spirit, capable of delighting readers of all ages with its charm and humour. Renowned authors and publications highlight it as a cosy, feel-good Christmas read, bursting with joy and laughter. It's noted for its engaging characters and festive cheer, delivering a delightful blend of fun and warmth that captures the essence of the holiday season.
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ISBN: 9780755503742
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Farshore
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Selom Sunu
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Founder of the hugely successful Authorfy and Little Star Writing, Mel Taylor-Bessent has made her career connecting readers to their favourite authors and encouraging children to write for pleasure. After gaining a Creative Writing degree, Mel launched her first business at the age of 22 and ran creative writing workshops for thousands of children aged 6-12. As a result, she also arranged hundreds of author events and witnessed first-hand the positive impact these interactions had on her students. In 2017, she decided to replicate this via online 'Author Masterclasses' on a website she created called Authorfy.com. Since then, Authorfy has gone on to win numerous awards, partner with the likes of World Book Day and BookTrust, and is used in classrooms all over the world. Now Mel is bringing her own writing to readers with The Christmas Carrolls, her debut fiction series.
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