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The Christmasaurus

  • Imprint: Puffin

  • ISBN: 9780241387665

  • Dimensions: 126mm x 26mm x 142mm

  • Weight: 226g

  • RRP: £14.99

The Christmasaurus

Penguin presents the audio CD edition of The Christmasaurus: The Musical Edition by Tom Fletcher, read by Paul Shelley.

Includes 14 original songs all written and performed by Tom Fletcher, accompanied by a full orchestra with performances by Giovanna Fletcher, Carrie Hope-Fletcher and Santa Claus! And listen out for newcomer Max Reader singing 'Someone More Than Me' and Harry Judd on drums in 'Afraid of Heights'.

They sang and danced a merry celebration with their new dinosaur friend . . . It was a Christmas Eve that none of them would ever forget.

The Christmasaurus is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur, the Christmasaurus. It's about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have an extraordinary adventure. It's about friendship and family, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves and flying reindeer, music and magic. It's about discovering your heart's true desire, and learning that the impossible might just be possible . . .

  • Imprint: Puffin

  • ISBN: 9780241387665

  • Dimensions: 126mm x 26mm x 142mm

  • Weight: 226g

  • RRP: £14.99

Reviews

  • A warm hearted, rollickingly magical story . . . A dazzling adventure full of snow and elves and flying reindeer and Santa Claus himself. Packed full of warmth, this is a story that will delight all readers, and especially those who love Christmas

    Julia Eccleshare

  • I love this book! It is Christmassy, amazing and crumpetty, all at once!

    Toby, aged 8

  • Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness

    Observer

  • Genius

    The Sun

  • A fantastic tale packed full of sleigh bells, singing elves and flying reindeer

    Angels and Urchins magazine

  • Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud

    Daily Express

  • Heart-warming

    OK, 5-starred review

  • Oodles of charm and silliness

    Herald

  • Bursting with loveable characters, fast-paced adventure and, of course, Christmas spirit . . . A highly recommended read

    Booktrust

  • A magical adventure that practically explodes off the page

    Teach Primary

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About the Author

Tom Fletcher

Tom Fletcher (Author) Tom Fletcher is one of the UK's bestselling authors for children. He is the creator of The Christmasaurus, which was the biggest debut middle-grade novel of 2016, as well as being one half of the duo behind the Dinosaur That Pooped picture book series, which has sold over a million copies. Tom is also a musician, Guinness World Record holder and vlogger. His YouTube channel has had almost 100 million video views and 630 thousand subscribers. Tom's books have been translated into thirty-two languages and his most recent is called There's A Dragon in Your Book. Danny Jones (Author) Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter have been together as McFly since 2003. They hold the record for being the youngest band to have a debut No 1 album in the UK. Their hits include: 'Five Colours in Her Hair', 'All About You', 'Please, Please' and 'Shine a Light'. They are one of the biggest bands in the UK. Harry Judd (Author) Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter have been together as McFly since 2003. They hold the record for being the youngest band to have a debut No 1 album in the UK. Their hits include: 'Five Colours in Her Hair', 'All About You', 'Please, Please' and 'Shine a Light'. They are one of the biggest bands in the UK. Dougie Poynter (Author) Dougie Poynter has been obsessed with dinosaurs ever since visiting the Natural History Museum when he was about three. He is passionate about the natural world and a keen conservationist, working with charities such as WWF and Greenpeace to get harmful products banned and to clean up the planet. Dougie wrote songs together with Tom Fletcher for years in bands McFly and McBusted; they now write their bestselling Dinosaur that Pooped books in the same way that they write their song lyrics. The books have sold over a million copies!

Tom Fletcher

Shane Devries

Shane Devries is an illustrator from Adelaide, Australia. He began working as an architectural illustrator and has worked as a graphic designer and now creates visual development art for animation productions and illustrates books. Shane enjoys visiting art galleries, running and travelling and if possible he would spend countless hours gardening in his veggie patch.

Shane Devries

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