Ages 7
Paperback
Details: condition: brand new format: paperback isbn: 9781838853693 publisher: canongate books age range: 7 overview: a mouse called miika is matt haig's enchanting companion tale to the beloved a boy called christmas series, illustrated throughout by chris mould. Perfect for confident readers aged 7 and up, this 208-page paperback follows a small mouse on a big quest to belong among elves, trolls and pixies. Blending warmth, humour and adventure, it's an ideal gift for young fans of festive fantasy and a wonderful bookshelf addition. About the book: miika just wants to belong. Living among elves, trolls and pixies can make a small mouse feel like the odd one out, especially when everyone else seems to have their place in the world. When miika finally makes friends with a fellow mouse, he thinks his troubles are over but really, his adventure is only just beginning. Set in the magical world first introduced in a boy called christmas, this story offers a fresh, mouse's-eye view of the snowy, elf-filled land of elfhelm. Chris mould's atmospheric black-and-white illustrations bring every scene to life, from cosy burrows to icy forests, giving young readers plenty to pore over between chapters. As miika navigates friendship, courage and self-acceptance, the story gently explores what it means to find your place in the world themes that resonate with children and grown-ups alike. Haig's trademark mix of gentle humour, big heart and genuine emotional insight...