One Strange Christmas is a lovely refreshing Children's Christmas story. The plot is both creative and original, and the range of characters are easy to follow and like. Whilst there are no accompanying images, this is a book recommended for 7+ and us grown-ups too, the book is so beautifully visual. I ran this short story like a film in my head and heard the characters voices so very clearly. A true testament to the author's skill. Nicola Palmer has crafted her book to an impressive and creative standard. A splendid Christmas story filled with festive joy and spirit, that both children and adults will love. 5 Christmas fairies.  Goodreads Synopsis Jake had been expecting a very  ordinary Christmas - until he opened the curtains and saw it. All he had wished for was some snow and a bit of excitement! Christmas Day brings chaos: news reporters, meetings with peculiar characters, a spectacular surprise at the bottom of the garden; not to mention Jake's ...

This is an awesome tale of what you can accomplish as long as you believe! Sam, William and Suzie hear the news that the Prime Minister is abolishing Santa. Instead of idly sitting by and letting their beloved Christmas idol be packed away and forgotten, they devise a plan and mount a rescue!  Along with the help of some Santa's most devoted elves, the children find that one of Santa's most beloved treasure keepers, Sebastian Scrimp, who is also a family member to one of the children, has turned against Santa and is influencing the Prime Minister's decision. The children face many of their fears and tackle large obstacles all in the name of what they believe. This story has many twists, turns and lots of adventure that leads children of all ages on a great holiday quest!  Great holiday read!   Goodreads Synopsis When the Prime Minister announces that Santa is to be abolished, Sam, William and Suzie decide that it is their mission to save him. Tra...