The Christmas Wish-tastrophe

An unforgettable Christmas classic to entertain the whole family!
On a dark Christmas evening, sometimes you need magic to light the way forward . Sparkling Christmas fiction full of heart and humour for children of 9-11: comedian Cariad Lloyd creates an unforgettable seasonal story for all the family. Perfect for fans of A Boy Called Christmas and The Christmasaurus.

When Lydia Marmalade makes a wish on the most magical night of the year, little does she know the chaos she's about to unleash. Could one simple wish start a . wish-tastrophe?

'Christmas magic - a book only Cariad could write with such beauty and relatability!' Giovanna Fletcher
'Full of wit and larger-than-life characters' The Daily Mail

One winter evening, Lydia Marmalade arrives at Lady Partridge's mansion. She has nothing to her name except her sausage dog, Colin, but she's determined to make this her new home.

Lady Partridge isn't at all keen to make Lydia part of the family. If Lydia doesn't behave herself until the end of the winter season, she'll cast her off entirely. And now her mother's gone, Lydia doesn't have anywhere else to live.

Helped (and often hindered) by a mischievous winter sprite, a grumpy butler and a hungry Colin, Lydia makes a wish on the most magical night of the year. Sometimes you just need magic to light the way forward .

The hilarious new Christmas story to read with all the family, from comedian and writer Cariad Lloyd with gorgeous illustrations by Ma Pe. The perfect Christmas gift for fans of A Boy Called Christmas and The Christmasaurus.

Contributor: Ma Pe (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Ma Pe

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