Beware the Grumpus and his Dastardly, Dreadful Christmas Plan! From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes a fantastically festive adventure about a gorgeously grumpy character. Inspired by The Krampus and with a hint of The Grinch, The Grumpus is a heartwarming story that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas.
Do you know about The Grumpus? And about the Awful Thing that happened at the North Pole on Christmas Eve? Perhaps I should tell you about it. . .
Accompanied by Alex T. Smith's irresistible colour artwork, The Grumpus is the perfect story for all the family to enjoy together. This beautiful hardback with a festively foiled cover is destined to become a modern Christmas classic that adults and children alike will return to year after year.
'Little ones will love this festive tale about a grumpy monster and his dastardly plan to stop Christmas.' - Good Housekeeping
The Grumpus is the ideal Christmas gift or stocking filler for kids aged 7-12 who love cosy, adventurous stories full of folklore and friendship. Fans of classic Christmas tales will delight in this new story that's perfect for reading aloud on winter nights.
| ISBN: | 9781529041613 |
| Publication date: | 29th September 2022 |
| Author: | Alex T Smith |
| Publisher: | Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 171 pages |
| Genres: |
Adventure Stories Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships Traditional Tales |