The Great Reindeer Rescue (the laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated, future Christmas classic from bestselling Stephen Mangan)
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A high-energy, brilliantly silly, fully illustrated festive adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan.
“Nine- to 12-year-olds will love this funny, fast-paced story” Good Housekeeping Christmas Gift Guide
It’s Christmas Eve and one of Santa’s reindeers, Dave, is FED UP. He’s stuck behind boastful Rudolph again and a fart-in-the-face is the LAST STRAW.
In the commotion, Santa crash lands on the roof of nine-year-old Holly’s home causing an almighty Christmas lights explosion that blasts the reindeers to far-flung corners of the Earth. It’s up to Dave and Holly to fly round the world to rescue all the reindeers.
Can Holly and Dave get all the reindeers back to Santa to SAVE CHRISTMAS?
This funniest festive adventure is a must-read spin on The Night Before ChristmasFrom the bestselling creators of The Fart That Changed the World and The Day I Fell Down the ToiletA laugh out loud celebration of the magic of Christmas
Praise for The Great Christmas Reindeer:
“Filled with humour […] genuinely funny situations which younger readers will delight in as they root for the story’s hero and heroine as they battle to save Christmas … Wonderfully illustrated by [Stephen’s] sister, Anita, making this a very appealing choice for readers in KS2 … this would also make a wonderful shared bedtime read, with adults enjoying much of the humour too” Jacqui Sydney, book blogger
“From the very first page, readers will laugh out loud at this off-the-wall tale of Santa’s newest reindeer, Dave, and the trouble he (unintentionally) causes when Rudolph is boastful one too many times … The Great Reindeer Rescue is one hilarious event after another – just the thing for middle grade readers this December!” Kate Heap, book blogger
“Great addition to the family Christmas library. Will be cheerfully read again and again by all three generations” Parent review
“A perfect book for the run to Christmas and my 8 year old is very much enjoying the story so far. Plenty of humour and some lovely illustrations too!” Parent review
“Fun, engaging and full of Christmas spirit” Parent review
More Praise for Stephen & Anita’s books:
“Brilliant, clever, kind of genius” Graham Norton
“Manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time” Good Housekeeping
“A beautiful and exciting adventure that ignites the imagination” Edith Bowman
Stephen Mangan is a bestselling author, actor and presenter. His comic gift is seen in shows such as Green Wing, I’m Alan Partridge and Episodes.
Stephen appears in drama such as BBC One’s The Split and regularly performs on stage in roles such as a much-praised Scrooge in The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol. Stephen presents Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year and new gameshows Password and The Fortune Hotel. He is a guest presenter on Pointless and Have I Got News for You.
Anita Mangan is a successful illustrator and designer whose remarkable artwork sparks with wit and style. She worked for Comic Relief before becoming a designer and illustrator. Since then, she has worked on award-winning books and the bestselling “Be a Unicorn, Sloth, Flamingo…” series – as well as illustrating Stephen’s children’s novels.
Stephen and Anita have appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox
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Fabulously funny story by Stephen Mangan
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Publisher : Scholastic
Publication date : 10 Oct. 2024
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 070233085X
ISBN-13 : 978-0702330858
Item weight : 220 g
Reading age : 7 – 10 years, from customers
Dimensions : 12.6 x 2 x 19.6 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) 1 in Children’s Books on Siblings 3 in Magical Fantasy Fiction for Children 3 in Children’s Monster Fiction
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Customers say
Customers find the book funny and appreciate its story quality, with one noting how it adds great detail to the Santa Christmas tale. They consider it a great addition to the family Christmas library. The readability receives mixed feedback, with some finding it a good read while others say it takes a while to get interesting.
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Original price was: £7.99.£5.90Current price is: £5.90.
Bertha –
Good
Good story for an adult to read to a child. My granddaughter is an avid reader but struggled a bit with this on her own
Mm –
Great book
Daughter loved this! Has read this several times now!
David C. –
The kids loved it
Decided to buy this book after hearing about it on the radio. My twins are 8 years old and they found it hilarious. I enjoyed it too. It’s a must buy for the run up to Christmas.
avid british reader –
A great pre Christmas bedtime read
I am reading this to a 3 year old and it’s being much enjoyed in small chapters across the whole – great story telling and adds great detail to the Santa Christmas tale – lovely. ☺️
Grace –
Lovely book
Great festive book. One to get out year after year
Fiona Mackenzie –
Excellent Book
Well written and well illustrated book for kids who are still into Christmas!
Joe –
Funny & festive
Me and my Daddy really liked the adventure in this book. We also found it very funny.Izzy, age 6
Tim G. –
Very funny!
A gift of course, so I only read the preview. I will try to borrow it!
Michelle –
An incredible story. The brave and sweet Holly will bring back memories of growing up and delight readers. One is taken on a journey with each reindeer having distinct quirkiness. This story is full of adventure, hope and humour and little treasures of what Christmas is about. Hope, love and acceptance. Dealing with loss and how one can be brave and live life to the fullest. All is not what it seems and in amongst this perfectly put together tale with incredible artwork which interprets the story so well, there are many answers and adventures that are exciting and informative about different parts of the world, people and their lives. And messages that will make you smile, have a poignant tear and laugh as it wraps up with warmth. Little moments matter. This is spectacular. Holly what a gift you are. Persistant and brave.
Lucian Ceuca –
Wonderfully written, funny and captivating. A must buy! Large font, beautiful drawings, you could ask for nothing more. Oh, but check the other titles of the author….and up to the shopping cart :))).