Very Last Christmas Present

Adam Baron is the author of five successful novels and has, in his time, been an actor, comedian, journalist and press officer at Channel 4 television (as well as things he’s too embarrassed to mention). He now runs the widely respected MA in Creative Writing at Kingston University London. Adam lives in Greenwich, South London, with his wife and three young children. He wrote Boy Underwater (his first novel aimed at younger readers) because they told him to. While still in the flush of youth he knows what his final words are going to be: ‘clear the table’.

‘For those looking for a fun, festive read, The Very Last Christmas Present offers stockings full of uplifting Christmas magic’ The Scotsman‘As ever Baron delivers a story that tugs on the heartstrings, while slipping in much to think about’ Books for Keeps Praise for Oscar's Lion: ‘Beautiful, adventurous, powerful’ Phil Earle‘Gorgeous. The storytelling is beautifully direct, infused with tenderness and wit. One to cherish’ Abi Elphinstone‘A lyrical, magical realist adventure about wish fulfilment, love and loss … Ends like a warm hug’ Observer‘Oscar's Lion is beautifully written, both tender and funny and sure to be beloved for many years to come’ Hannah Gold‘a charming, tender, unusual story’ Guardian, Best Children's Books of the Year‘A sensitive, imaginative and funny look at grief, love, fear and families, with pitch-perfect black and white illustrations’ Daily Mail, Best Children's Books of the Year‘A huge, roaring success. I loved it!’ Ross Welford‘Exquisite. With the charm of Paddington Bear and the poignancy of Tom’s Midnight Garden, this is a truly special book … A timeless classic that will have far-reaching appeal’ The Bookseller, Book of the Month