Operation Nativity

Illustrated by Katie Kear

Age 9+

"All I want for Christmas is for everyone to read this book." A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

"A gorgeous, heartwarming story full of hope, humour and love. The perfect gift for Christmas." Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

When Oscar and Molly rush outside to investigate a crash in the night, they're not expecting to find a dazed Angel Gabriel wandering around their grandparents' back garden. And they're certainly not expecting to find themselves in a race to save Christmas.

But if they don't track down a missing shepherd, wise man, donkey and the actual Mary and Joseph, who've all crash-landed in Chipping Bottom, not only will Christmas cease to exist, but they will too.
Operation Nativity is on.

Featuring fun festive activities to try with your family!

Praise for Jenny Pearson:
WINNER OF THE LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD.

"Breaks records for funny and touching storytelling." David Baddiel

"As funny and tender as it could ever be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce

"Heart-warming and genuinely funny." The Times

Details

Extent:: 336 pages
Dimensions:: 215 x 155mm
Hardback ISBN:: 9781803705033
Lexile:: 830L
Key Stage:: KS2
Publication Date:: October 2022
Work Reference:: 7688

Author

Jenny Pearson has been awarded six mugs, one fridge magnet, one wall plaque and numerous cards for her role as Best Teacher in the World. When she is not busy being inspirational in the classroom, she would like nothing more than to relax with her two young boys, but she can't as they view her as a human climbing frame. Jenny has been shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Week Junior Book Award and was the winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Award.

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Press

All I want for Christmas is for everyone to read this book. Equal parts hilarious, festive and heartwarming - Jenny Pearson has gifted us a new seasonal story to adore.

A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

Jenny Pearson has done it again! A gorgeous, heartwarming story full of hope, humour and love. The perfect gift for Christmas.

Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

A hilarious festive caper

The Mail on Sunday

This mischievous story sparkles with festive jollity

The I

The focus is on family, including wealthy grandparents, and it prompts tears as well as giggles.

The Sunday Times