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Newspaper Article
Magic, nostalgia and a wicked dash of a subversion
2015
Overview
Reading Matt Haig's A Boy Called Christmas (Canongate, 12.99) is like enjoying the warmth of a good fire on a cold day. Set in Finland, it tells the story of young Nikolas, left in the care of a horrible aunt while his poor but loving father goes off on a desperate money-making quest. This is to discover whether Elfland truly exists in the far North where no one has ever yet managed to explore. When his parent fails to return, Nikolas sets off in pursuit, helped by a flying reindeer he has teamed up with. Everything finally falls into place, but not before the son and his newly discovered father find themselves at cross-purposes. Preferring to stay in Elfland, which can only be seen by those who believe in it, Nikolas gradually turns into the Santa Claus of legend. Chris Mould's brilliant line drawings inject rich humour into this gentle, affecting story, perfect for Chrismas in every way.
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Independent Digital News & Media
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