Get to know Father Christmas!

Who is Father Christmas? Where did he come from and who is the boy behind the man we all impatiently wait for every year?

With A Boy Called Christmas Matt Haig shows us that nothing is quite impossible and introduces us to a good-hearted and loving boy who might just be the personification of Christmas. Accompany Nikolas on his adventure through the snow and enjoy this heart-warming, funny tale in the final Let's Read in English discussion this year.

Join our Let's Read in English book club and discuss great novels each month. Usually, there won't be any free books but you are welcome to discuss every book at your own convenience. If you participate actively (around 5 substantial posts), you can also earn a lottery ticket for the raffle at the end of the year!

More about the book
You are about to read the true story of Father Christmas. It is a story that proves that nothing is impossible. A Boy Called Christmas is a tale of adventure, snow, kidnapping, elves, more snow, and a 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. With illustrations by Chris Mould.

More about the author
Matt Haig was born in Sheffield and grew up in Spain and Great Britain. He worked as a journalist for many well-known newspapers like The Guardian, The Sunday Times or The Independent. His first novel came out in 2004. Since then he has published a number of novels for adults and children.

That sounds like a novel you'd enjoy? Great, come and join our book discussion. I'm looking forward to a great book club in December with you!

You are welcome to discuss the book in English. If you feel more comfortable doing it in German - no problem! Please feel free to use whatever language you are most comfortable with.

You love to read in English? Perfect! You can now join the Let's Read in English Challenge 2017 to read and discuss books with other readers.

Let's Read in English: "A Boy Called Christmas" by Matt Haig

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