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A collection of Christmas crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series. Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way . . . This gorgeous Christmas hardback gift of a collection brings together thirteen of the bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate. Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of Christmassy crimes, festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! Serena Patel was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short Story Prize and was a finalist in the Undiscovered Voices Anthology 2018. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family. ROBIN STEVENS is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). Robin lives in Oxford. Read by Amanda Bright, Olivia Forrest, Matthew Jacobs-Morgan, Melissa Johns, Ioanna Kimbook, Ambreen Razia, Tania Rodrigues, Amanda Shodeko and Emma Tracey.

Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, Dominique Valente, E. L. Norry, Elle Mcnicoll, J.T. Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Robin Stevens, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel, Sharna Jackson (Author), Tania Rod (Narrator)

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The Real Santa

Join one Black family on their journey to discover what the real Santa looks like in this joyous tale celebrating identity, family and holiday cheer, from the New York Times bestselling author of Bedtime Bonnet. It's not Christmas without Santa! But what does Santa truly look like? Does he match the figurines on the mantel, or the faces on our favorite holiday sweaters? Does he look like you or like me? Find out in this joyous and cozy celebration of family, representation, and holiday spirit! Destined to be a new classic, and perfect for any child looking to see some of themself in Santa Claus.

Nancy Redd (Author), Torian Brackett (Narrator)

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How Winston Came Home for Christmas

Join Winston the mouse as he sets out on another irresistible Christmas adventure! From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series, comes How Winston Came Home for Christmas – the festive sequel to the much-loved How Winston Delivered Christmas. Full of gorgeous colour artwork and Christmassy activities for all the family to enjoy, this second Winston adventure is sure to become a Christmas classic to be enjoyed year after year. It is five days until Christmas and Winston has a Very Curious Mystery to solve. He has hazy rememberings of another mouse, and he just knows that someone very important to him is lost. After promising Oliver that he will be back in time for Christmas, no matter what, Winston sets out on an exciting round-the-world adventure to find the missing mouse, helped along the way by wonderful old friends and delightful new ones, too. A Christmas mystery written in 24-and-a-half-chapters, one to read every day of December in the lead up to Christmas, each chapter includes it's very own festive activity for all the family to enjoy together – including crafting decorations, making Christmas food, discovering Christmas traditions from around the world and so much more!

Alex T. Smith (Author), Mathew Baynton (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Paddington: First Halloween

A hilarious Halloween story about the bear from Peru, performed by Julie Walters, based on the Emmy award-winning TV series – The Adventures of Paddington. It’s Paddington’s first ever Halloween. Instead of trick or treating, Paddington decides it would be nicer to go ‘treat or treating’ around Windsor Gardens dressed up as a pigeon. His grumpy neighbour Mr Curry refuses to join in the Halloween fun… or does he?

Harpercollins, Harpercollins Children’s Books (Author), Julie Walters (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Paddington: The Christmas Wish

A fabulous new festive story about the bear from Peru, performed by Julie Walters, based on the Emmy award-winning TV series – The Adventures of Paddington. It’s Paddington’s first Christmas at Windsor Gardens. Jonathan has written a letter to Father Christmas but unfortunately Paddington has sent it to Aunt Lucy in Peru instead of the North Pole! Can he retrieve the lost letter in time and save Christmas?

Harpercollins, Harpercollins Children’s Books (Author), Julie Walters (Narrator)

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Rudey’s Windy Christmas

A hilarious story full of noises and naughtiness. A sure-fire Christmas cracker of a book! “Oh, dearie me!” said Rudey. Now I’ve done a windy pop! This is a bit embarrassing. I’ll do my best to stop.” Rudey has eaten too many sprouts and the explosive effect is smelt all around the world as he Santa delivery presents on Christmas Eve… The other reindeer have laughed so much, they’re out of puff. How ever will they get the sleigh back home? A naughty, noisy, rip-roaring story, full of hilarious phrases that children will love!

Helen Baugh (Author), Paul Panting (Narrator)

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Merry Christmas, Blue Kangaroo!

Lily and Blue Kangaroo – a friendship forever! A heart warming festive story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, read by Joanna Lumley. It’s Christmas Eve, and Lily is excitedly wondering if Father Christmas will come. She has made cards for everyone, helped to decorate the house and put presents under the tree. “This one is just for you, Blue Kangaroo!” she says. “Just for me!” thinks Blue Kangaroo. But Blue Kangaroo doesn’t have a present for Lily, and he lies awake worrying. Is there anyone who might be able to help?

Emma Chichester Clark (Author), Joanna Lumley (Narrator)

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Snatching St. Nick

Ten-year-old Cooper is always at the top of Santa’s Naughty List. His archrival bets there’s NO WAY Cooper will get the super-hot Christmas toy only given to those on Santa’s Nice List. (Yes, Santa Claus is real!) The loser has to transfer to the dreaded Dunsley Military Academy. When trying to be good absolutely fails, there’s only one thing Cooper can do to win the bet: travel to the North Pole, kidnap Santa, and hold him for ransom. Of course, nothing goes as planned! In this wild Christmas adventure, is it possible for Cooper to win the bet and still avoid getting a bazillion more years on the Naughty List?

Myla Taylor (Author), Michael Gallagher (Narrator)

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'TWAS MO' THAN JUST A LI'L CHRISTMAS

After many years of no Santa Claus sightings, ten-year-old Ronnie Anderson hopes this Christmas will be the year he gets his wish - to meet jolly ole St. Nick and ride in his sled. This holiday will be the most special of all when Ronnie gets his Christmas wish and one more big surprise! One that he never saw coming. 'TWAS MO' THAN JUST A LI'L CHRISTMAS is a gift that teaches life lessons, emphasizing the value of love, unity, family, and traditions that pass down from father to son. Allow this masterpiece to become your own holiday tradition.

Harlem Holiday (Author), Darrell Brown (Narrator)

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The Quokkas' Christmas Quest: A Christmas adventure for ages 7+

The whole family will enjoy the spirited narration of Aimee Horne (the voice of Cotton-Tail in the hit movie Peter Rabbit 2) as she brings Clancy the Quokka and his friends to life in this epic Christmas adventure. Can the Quokkas save Christmas? When Santa crashes his sleigh on Christmas Eve, some of his presents are scattered along a beach. It's up to Clancy and Cobba, a couple of local quokkas, to find the owners of the presents and deliver them before Christmas morning. A challenging task is made even more difficult when other inhabitants of Rottnest Island find out about the quest, and are keen to get their hands on the gifts.

J. Macpherson, Jonathan Macpherson (Author), Aimee Horne (Narrator)

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The Winterman

Late one snowy Christmas Eve, ten-year-old Penny is wide awake, worrying if Santa will come. The house is silent and still, but something miraculous is about to happen. A sleigh crash lands in a cove by the cottage and Penny meets a mysterious being known as the Winterman. This is the true Father of Christmas, an ancient and magical Gift-Giver, and he has a special present to give to a young boy in the nearby village and needs Penny’s help to deliver it. So begins the most wondrous night of Penny's life. This is a story for the believers in magic and miracles. A story for the child in us all.

Andrew David Barker (Author), Ian Pringle, Sarah Jane Rose (Narrator)

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Lotta und Luis und die Weihnachtskisten

Iris, die Leiterin des Kindergottesdienstes hat sich in diesem Jahr etwas Besonderes für die Adventszeit ausgedacht: Jedes Kind darf sich eine Szene aus der Weihnachtsgeschichte aussuchen und diese in einer eigenen Kiste darstellen. Luis findet die Sterndeuter klasse und hat schon viele Ideen. Lotta findet die Szene im Stall sehr schön. Aber sie will es für Maria, Josef und Jesus etwas gemütlicher machen als beim ersten Weihnachten … Die Zwillinge Lotta und Luis erleben viel in Gottes bunter Welt und lernen ganz nebenbei biblische Inhalte kennen. Inhalt: Hörgeschichte + Die Weihnachtsgeschichte (Lukas 2,1-20) + Das Lied: 'Viele Tage sind sie schon auf Reisen'. Für den gesprochenen Bibeltext gilt: © 2012 Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, Stuttgart; mit freundlicher Genehmigung.

Kirsten Brünjes (Author), Philipp Schepmann, Thomas Friebe (Narrator)

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