All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.

It’s just an ordinary farm – until the animals revolt. They get rid of the irresponsible farmer. The other animals are sure that life is improving, but as systems are replaced and half-truths are retold, a new hierarchy emerges . . .

Orwell’s tale of propaganda, power and greed has never felt more pertinent.

This edition is part of a select range of illustrated ‘rite of passage reads’ from Faber, which includes: The Great Gatsby, The Bell Jar, Nineteen Eighty-Four, A Room with a View and Maurice.

‘Heartily recommend.‘ Just Imagine
‘Never been so timely . . . simply striking illustrations.‘ Armadillo Magazine
‘Atmospheric and deliciously macabre.‘ Lancashire Post
‘Perfectly pitched.‘ WRD Magazine

Eleven-year-old Nikolas-nicknamed “Christmas”-has received only one toy in his life: a doll carved out of a turnip. But he’s happy with his turnip doll, because it came from his parents, who love him. Then one day his father goes missing, and Nikolas must travel to the North Pole to save him.

Along the way, Nikolas befriends a surly reindeer, bests a troublesome troll, and discovers a hidden world of enchantment in the frozen village of Elfhelm. But the elves of Elfhelm have troubles of their own: Christmas spirit and goodwill are at an all-time low, and Nikolas may be the only person who can fix things-if only he can reach his father before it’s too late. . . .

“Irresistibly readable. Destined to become a Christmas and anytime-before-or-after-Christmas classic!” — Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

“The definitive (and funny) history of ho, ho, ho! My children loved it.” — Yann Martel, bestselling author of Life of Pi

“Matt Haig has an empathy for the human condition, the light and the dark of it, and he uses the full palette to build his excellent stories.” — Neil Gaiman, Newbery-winning author of The Graveyard Book