'[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

A heartwarming, illustrated festive children’s story from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl - an instant New York Times bestseller 🎄 • Eoin Colfer is the author of the multi-million bestselling Artemis Fowl series • A brand new story from global superstar Eoin Colfer, beautifully illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat • Publication will be supported by a robust PR and Marketing Campaign • This classic-in-the-making is an ideal gift, or the perfect story to share in the run-up to Christmas and for Christmas Eve boxes Competition: Night I Met Father Christmas;Virtually Christmas;A Christmasaurus Carol;The Way Past Winter;Secrets of a Christmas Elf;Father Christmas’s Fake Beard;Llama on Ice;The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas. Ben Miller;David Baddiel;Tom Fletcher;Kiran Millwood Hargrave;Terry Pratchett;Annabelle Sami;Matt Lucas