The Girl Who Saved Christmas - BOOK REVIEW

AUTHOR: Matt Haig
READING AGE: Year 3+


SUMMARY:

This is another Christmas themed book by Matt Haig which has some links to A Boy Called Christmas! One year later, a little girl named Amelia writes to Father Christmas wishing for her Mother to get better. However the magic that Amelia believes in is beginning to fade. Father Christmas has a lot to deal with: upset trolls, angry elves and the chance that Christmas might have to be cancelled! Meanwhile poor Amelia is trapped in Mr Creeper's workhouse. How will magic and Christmas be saved?!



LIKES:

- Elements of history with it being set in a workhouse.

- A strong, young girl.

- A wonderfully Christmassy read!

- Messages of having faith and not giving up.

- Lovely illustrations by Chris Mould.

MAIN THEMES AND WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE STORY:

- Gripping.

- Christmassy.

- Historical.

- Heart-felt.

- Adventurous.

- Exciting.

- Magical.

 Star rating: 5/5