Bursting with festive charm and imagination, this magical adventure written by J.K. Rowling and illustrated by Jim Field, revolves around a boy’s determined quest to find his missing toy pig before Christmas Day.
Shortlisted for The British Book Awards 2022 Children's Fiction Book of the Year
One boy and his toy are about to change everything…
Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens – DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life… even toys. And Jack’s newest toy – the Christmas Pig (DP’s annoying replacement) – has a daring plan: Together they’ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known…
A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world’s greatest storytellers.
A gorgeous gift, featuring 9 black and white spreads and decorative inside art from renowned illustrator, Jim Field.
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
ISBN: 9781444964936
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 400 g
Dimensions: 232 x 152 x 28 mm
This is a book review. Nothing else. Well the latest J. K. arrived on the 14th October and it's now 2 AM on the 15th and I've finished the book. It's wonderful. The story is excellent and as you would... More
Having read the blurb for this book I thought it may be an ideal present for my 6 year old grandson. Thankfully I read it first myself because within the first few chapters I found myself wondering who this book has... More
Ok so this book went higher then my expectations it is amazing the story isn’t just about Christmas it’s also about parents and divorce and I just like the story I recommend it
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