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A Boy Called Christmas

By: Matt Haig
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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About this listen

The first magical book in Matt Haig's festive series - now a major new film!

You are about to listen to the true story of Father Christmas.

If you believe that some things are impossible, you should stop considering listening right away. Because this audiobook is full of impossible things. Are you still there? Good.

Then let us begin....

A Boy Called Christmas is a tale of adventure, snow, kidnapping, elves, more snow and an 11-year-old boy called Nikolas who isn't afraid to believe in magic.

From the winner of the Smarties Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book award.

©2015 Matt Haig (P)2016 Canongate Books Christmas Fantasy Fiction Holidays & Celebrations Science Fiction & Fantasy Celebration Winter Feel-Good Heartfelt Funny Elf

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This book was very entertaining and brilliantly read by Stephen Fry but it wasn’t what I was hoping for . The book is excellent compared to the new.

Not a classic

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Second time I’ve listened to this book, gets even better. Matt Haig is amazing! Thank you xxx

Fantastic!

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My children loved listening to this in the car. They now think they know who the real father Christmas is

Added an extra sparkle to Christmas.

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loved it. Steven fry is the bestttt. me and my children listen to this all the time

a boy called Christmas

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I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this enchanting story, it made me laugh, it made me sad and mostly smile.
Beautifully narrated by Stephen Fry who bought this story to life. Thank you

Wonderful simply wonderful

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I’m nearly as old as Father Christmas and I was transported to a magical world with this lovely story. It wasn’t saccharine sweet as you might think about a Christmas story - it had all the mischief and naughty things children snigger at - it had hardship and loss of a good fairy tale and most of all it has warmth and love; something we all need all the time but more so these days.

My usual go-to audio book is gritty crime novels but at a time of low-mood, I looked for something totally opposite. This was title was part of my ‘included’ membership. I had seen tv clips of it being available on Sky Cinema and wondered to watch the film rather than listen to the book.

I’m so glad I opted for the audio book. Stephen Fy’s narration is beyond superb. He’s an excellent storyteller with great voices for all the elves; together with the author’s way with words, it transports you to a magical place - what we your age.

Simply joyous!

Simply joyous.

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Matt Haig never fails to amaze me. This was a beautiful, magical read - I really enjoyed it :)

A wonderful read

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A wonderful story beautifully read by Stephen Fry. Perfect pick me up at anytime of year.

A wonderful story

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I was unsure after the first 20 minutes whether this was a book for children or adults, but I also didn’t care. It was magical and wonderful and I am sure I will remember it forever. I feel like when I think of Christmas now and Father Christmas, this will always be his story, where he came from.

Loved every minute

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Nice festive story. Didn't always find it the most exciting, not up there with Roald Dahl's imagination, but who is! It's probably more exciting if you are a child.

Fry's voice is lovely, as always.

Sweet Christmas Story

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