Slay Bells

Tony Lewis

Sinossi

What has happened to all the children?
 
Why are they so sad?
 
And why don’t they feel like celebrating Christmas?
 
When they get a surprise visit from none other than Santa Claus, Ollie and the boys learn that all is not well with the festive period. Someone is trying to spoil Christmas and Santa wants help finding out who.
 
Can they do it?
 
Will they do it?
 
And bearing in mind they’re a little bit rubbish, should they do it?
 
With the help of some interesting reindeer and rather special elves, join Ollie and the crew as they try to restore the magic of Christmas before it’s lost forever.

Disponibile da: 13/01/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 252 pagine.

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