The Christmas Mystery: The enchanting Norwegian Christmas classic from the author of Sophie’s World (Christmas Fiction) by Jostein Gaarder

From beloved Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder, this enchanting Christmas classic weaves together magic and miracles 'All the elements of a perfect Christmas tale' The Times 'A gentle wise gem' Independent 'Totally delightful' Irish Times Hidden in the corner of a dusty old bookshop, Joachim discovers a handmade advent calendar and begs his father to let him take it home. The next morning, when he opens the calendar's first door, out falls a tightly folded piece of paper: the first instalment of a magical story about a young girl named Elisabet. Little by little these pieces tell the girl's story, and as we learn what happened to her, another story is revealed - that of the strange old man who made the calendar. 'Anyone who enjoyed Jostein Gaarder's philosophical bestseller Sophie's World will relish The Christmas Mystery ' Sunday Times Translated by Elizabeth Rokkan

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