The Night I Met Father Christmas: The Christmas classic from bestselling author Ben Miller
Ben Miller, Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini
Subjects
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones
‘Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible’ Alexander Armstrong
‘Wonderful, funny, magical’ Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
Enter a world of wonder with this heartfelt Christmas classic from bestselling children’s author Ben Miller.
Jackson knows all about the flying reindeer, he knows about the elves and the secret North Pole workshop, he knows about the magic that allows Father Christmas to deliver presents around the world in just one night, but there’s one thing he doesn’t know . . . how did Father Christmas become Father Christmas?
That all changes when, one Christmas Eve, Jackson meets Father Christmas and hears his incredible story.
So begins an enchanting fairy-tale into a magical snowy landscape, where Torvil, a mean-spirited and miserly elf, is about to discover the true meaning of Christmas. This might not have been the story Jackson was expecting but, as Father Christmas tells him, no good story ever is…
With beautiful illustrations throughout from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini and warm, funny words from Ben Miller, this book will remind everyone of the true spirit of Christmas and prove once and for all that Father Christmas really does exist!
Praise for Ben Miller
‘A magical adventure’ Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
‘Great for reading aloud’ The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
‘A fire-side gem of a story’ Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas
’Fabulous’ Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
‘Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure’ Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas
‘Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful’ Red Magazine
Reviews
I thought it was fantastic as it was a different version of Scrooge. I would highly recommend it.
Don Chester Pumpernickel 08.01.2025
I absolutely love this book because I enjoyed reading about Torvil's life-story. I liked how the elf narrated the story.
Coach Merlin Owl 04.01.2025
If you like muppets Christmas carol, read this book
Empress Bunny Sausage-Roll 12.01.2024
I love books about Christmas
Major Cornetto Rollerskate 01.01.2024
Great!
Fairy Bubbles Lavalamp 30.12.2023
Star Reviewer
This book is the best book I have ever read. I would recommend this book to everyone!
Nurse Daisy Pennyfarthing 05.08.2023
Too good for words.
Dame Flopsy Pudding-Basin 30.07.2023
This book was a nice festive read, it had similarities with A Christmas Carol and so that out me off slightly. I think it would be a good read for y4/5
Anonymous 04.09.2022
I loved the book because it was funny I would recommend it to everyone
Baron Flash Piano-key 22.08.2022
It was really good the favourite part was when he bumbed into farther Christmas
Doctor Beany Flattery 28.06.2022
I loved this book, I love Christmas so couldn't wait to read it. My favourite character was Torvil who was the main character also known as father Christmas. I've also read all the other books by Ben Miller which I've enjoyed.
Madam Morgana Sherbet 18.05.2022
I would recommend this book as it is an exciting adventure story that you just can't stop reading. You get lost in the book. It is about a boy called Jackson who meets father Christmas and father Christmas tells him a story of a boy called Torvil Christmas who hates Christmas and gets a visit from a reindeer, a fir tree, and a snow man who shows him the past, the present and the future. It is a recreated story of scrooge that has a twist at the end that father Christmas is Torvil. While he tells him the story, he delivers presents around the world.
Madam Angel Peanut-butter 24.12.2021
Although this book was very much based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, the re working of the story was better because in “A Christmas Carol” we never find out what happened to Scrooge beyond Christmas Day, and it was good to find out how Torvil makes up for his years of meanness. I have enjoyed this story in the run-up to Christmas. Also, the part when Jackson gives away the soft toy he has had since his very first Christmas brought a lump to my throat! I would definitely recommend this book, even to older children.
Baron Virgil Godzilla 21.12.2021
I really liked this book.. it was a great read to get me in the christmas mood!
Duchess Pinky Postage-Stamp 14.12.2021
A good book to read at Christmas
Principal Daffodil Pineapple 10.09.2021
Oh this book is heartbreaking and heart warming, with the greed of one man but it all Changes. I loved this book even when read in the summer.
Nurse Panther Peninsula 22.08.2021
When the giant snowman and Trovil went 1000 years into the future.
Superintendent Chester Chipperfield 12.08.2021
This book was extraordinary! It displayed the transition of an old, greedy man into the world's most jolliest man! Excellent character descriptions and illustrations from Mr Miller. Most importantly, it teaches us to forgive and forget and move on. I thought it was amazing how Father Christmas could deliver 7 billion presents all in one night.
Sergeant Mars Shortbread 28.07.2021
The Night I Met Father Christmas is a good book which I find relates a lot to A Christmas Carol. I rated the book three stars because it is quirky in its own little way. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes reading stories with messages in them.
Judge Pinky Starlight 12.07.2021
It was very interesting to learn about Santa’s past. It is a sheer delight.
Madam Nectarine Possum 23.05.2021
