The Christmas Pig is a Christmas fairy tale novel by J. K. Rowling and illustrated by Jim Field. The story was published in October 2021. Upon release, the book received positive critical reviews and emerged a bestseller.
| Type of gift | Children Book |
| Age | 6+ years |
| Referential: | 978-1444964936 |
A heart-warming, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world’s greatest storytellers.
A gorgeous gift, featuring 9 black and white spreads and decorative inside art from renowned illustrator, Jim Field.
The Plot
Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens – DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life… even toys. And Jack’s newest toy – the Christmas Pig (DP’s annoying replacement) – has a daring plan: Together they’ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known…
The Author
J.K. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular, era-defining Harry Potter book series, as well as several stand-alone novels for adults and children, and a bestselling crime fiction series written under the pen name Robert Galbraith.
Opinions
The Times called the book a “wonderful, timely” story.
The New York Times stated, “Rowling has written a marvelously persuasive fantasy for our times, one that looks back to the past in its determination to enlighten and console.”
The Evening Standard called it “her best since Azkaban”.
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