'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? Gold title * As the founder of Little Stars creative writing workshops and Authorfy, a global children's books community, Mel is a star of the children's book world, with years of experience working with her audience and knowing what sparks their imaginations. * The package will be a total Christmas gift, with ALL the festive finishes, and a limited special edition * Gorgeous Christmassy illustrations by Selom 'Santa' Sunu, bringing the Carrolls' festive world to life in every tinselly detail * With an irrepressible main character, a warm and inclusive message about the true meaning of Christmas, and the real magic of family and friendship at the heart of the book, this feels like watching a feel-good family Christmas movie * No. 1 in the Official Indie Children's Bestseller Chart and no. 2 in the overall Official Indies chart in its first week of publication! Competition: the;a;boy called;night I met father;christmas;story;tinsel;truth pixie;frostheart;christmasaurus;twelve days of;christmas carol;miracle on ebenezer street;ice monster;christmas pig. matt haig;ben miller;sibeal pounder;tom fletcher;enid blyton;catherine doyle;david walliams;j.k.;jk;rowling.