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A review by tessaspike
The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig
medium-paced
4.0
The Girl Who Saved Christmas is the perfect holiday book for those seeking a story about the real core feeling. This book is dark yet warm. Amelia’s story is quite sad, so it’s something to be aware of before reading it (to your child). However, I believe it’s a compelling narrative that grounds you while also imparting a magical feel.
One aspect I didn’t particularly enjoy was the constant switch between points of view. The switches were random and that was sometimes confusing.
Having read the first book in the series, I appreciated the insights Father Christmas shared about his own journey in ‘A Boy Called Christmas.’ However, if you want to start with this one, it’s alright! It can also be considered a (sort of) standalone.
One aspect I didn’t particularly enjoy was the constant switch between points of view. The switches were random and that was sometimes confusing.
Having read the first book in the series, I appreciated the insights Father Christmas shared about his own journey in ‘A Boy Called Christmas.’ However, if you want to start with this one, it’s alright! It can also be considered a (sort of) standalone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment