A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig

A Boy Called Christmas

A Boy Called Christmas #1

Matt Haig with Chris Mould (Illustrator)

272 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Eleven-year-old Nikolas—nicknamed “Christmas”—has received only one toy in his life: a doll carved out of a turnip. Still, he tries hard to believe in happiness, living with his father in the second smallest cottage in all of Finland. Then one day...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
lighthearted 72%
hopeful 64%
funny 41%
inspiring 35%
emotional 32%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
reflective 7%
dark 4%
mysterious 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 37%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 25% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.09

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