After Holly meets Father Christmas in the big store, she decides to write him a letter. "Dear Father Christmas - is it snowing in Lapland? Please answer. Love Holly." And so begins the start of a touching penpal friendship with Father Christmas himself, in which Holly learns about the magic of elves, reindeer and life in Lapland, as well as receiving some very special Christmas surprises. This miniature gift book comes with real detachable letters and gifts, including a calendar, tree decoration, joke book and a shimmery lenticular surprise!
Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author.
He's married, with three children and lives just outside London. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.
