The Christmas Competition
Book 2
(Author) Mel Taylor-Bessent'A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge's heart melt' Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Carrolls Funny festive middle grade about the world's most Christmassy family from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder's Tinsel, and the Nativity! films The Christmas-crazy Carrolls are back - and this time, they have an ice-skating baby penguin! There's a new family in town determined to steal the Carrolls' tinselly crown. Can Holly and her family win the Christmas Chronicle's competition for the Most Festive Family? Or will they discover that there is more to life than perfect Christmas decorations, a personal toboggan run, and more pressies than you can shake a candy cane at?
Mel Taylor-Bessent
Mel Taylor-Bessent is best known for their novel "In the Midst of Winter," a poignant exploration of love and loss. Their lyrical prose and vivid storytelling captivate readers, earning them acclaim for their ability to evoke raw emotions and profound insights. Taylor-Bessent's work challenges conventions and pushes boundaries in contemporary literature.