Description
DATE OF RELEASE: 22 OCT 2026
Bring Christmas home with a little help from your four-legged friends… Home Alone meets 101 Dalmatians in this festive family blockbuster from bestselling storyteller Ben Miller. Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher and The Christmas Pig by J.K. Rowling. Alfie’s beloved dog Bear is kidnapped on Christmas Eve by the sinister Baron, who is intent on ruining Christmas for children everywhere.
Desperate to be reunited with his best friend, Alfie finds himself on a daring rescue mission to the Baron’s castle, where he discovers that Bear isn’t the only dog to have vanished from the village. With the help of an unexpected new friend, can Alfie and Bear save Christmas before it’s too late? A heartwarming festive family adventure about courage, friendship and believing in yourself when it matters most, from million-copy bestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. Christmas magicDogs galore!Unexpected friendshipThrilling adventureA race against time A dastardly baddieThemes of courage, self-confidence, friendship and teamwork
Hardback
Publication: 22 Oct 2026, Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9781398515956
Extent: 320 pages
