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A brand-new Christmas classic adventure about the science behind the magic of Christmas, set in North London and the North Pole – from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl

A New York Times Bestseller

IT ALL STARTED IN CHRISTMAS PAST …

It’s been ten years since Santa Claus performed his Christmas duties, but when Juniper Lane discovers the mysterious Niko, who lives in her local London park surrounded by Christmas trees and reindeer that can fly, she steps into a Christmas story like no other.

When Juniper’s mum goes missing and the park comes under threat from an ambitious park keeper, Juniper enlists Niko, who is surely Santa Claus, to help.

As the countdown to Christmas begins, Juniper must find her mother, restore the festive spirit, bring to life the true magic of the season and learn to ride her very own reindeer.

A brand-new festive classic, Juniper’s Christmas is a rip-roaring magical adventure filled with heart and humour – where one girl’s love might just be strong enough to save her family and Father Christmas himself.

©2023 Eoin Colfer (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Action & Adventure Animals Animals & Nature Christmas Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Holidays & Celebrations Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Magic Winter Adventure Heartfelt

Critic reviews

'[With] sprightly prose, original plotting, well-realised characters and a theme of the importance of love, this adventure is not only an exceptional Christmas novel, it is a most enjoyable story for any season' Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week

‘Eoin Colfer crafts a heartwarming tale with Nicholas Claus, now a recluse in a London park … The author weaves a wonderful story, introducing diverse characters and challenges’ The Times, Best Irish Children's Books

‘The author of Artemis Fowl delivers an enchanting Christmas tale set in a world where Santa is merely a memory, as Juniper enlists a mysterious stranger to help save the local park’ Waterstones, Best Books of the Year

‘Have no fear: Juniper’s Christmas will restore any child’s holiday spirit’ New York Times Holiday Gift Guide

‘Colfer weaves a love story with numerous characters … [centered] on the determined efforts of his perceptive and big-hearted young protagonist. A soaring flight fueled by joys, sorrows, and deeds both ill and good’ Kirkus, starred review

‘A warmhearted Christmas novel … [with] a fresh spin on familiar holiday themes, including forgiveness, healing and hope’ Publishers Weekly, starred review

‘Colfer is a master storyteller … A delightful tale. Readers will enjoy the imaginative story filled with lush prose and a heartwarming ending’ School Library Journal
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So glad I found this and listened to it just before Christmas. Singing, sadness, science, Santas (yes, plural - shhh), cedars, sleighs, snow, sentiment, seasonal spirit... it has it all. Oh, and humour - but that would break my alliteration streak. Narration is great too, I think she gets the intended intonation right and there's a lot of feeling in her voice.

false felines, vegan stews and scientist elves

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