The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story for decades -- STEPHEN FRY Terrific . . . An instant classic * * Guardian * * Every bit as funny and poignant as a mouse that has never seen cheese but still believes in it! -- FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE A glorious mix of fairytale, folklore and fun -- FRANCESCA SIMON A Christmas classic for a new generation, Haig's gentle, enthralling tale tells the story of Father Christmas as a boy . . . Touching, funny and packed with memorable characters * * Sunday Mail * * Comic, original and full of good cheer * * Daily Express * * Read it! * * Sunday Times * * A glorious and laugh-out-loud triumph of good over evil . . . Terrific * * Daily Mail * * Matt Haig puts the Happy back into Christmas -- JEANETTE WINTERSON Perfect for Christmas in every way * * Independent * *