When Lydia Marmalade makes a wish on the most magical night of the year, little does she know the chaos she's about to unleash. Could one simple wish start a . . . wish-tastrophe?

'Christmas magic - a book only Cariad could write with such beauty and relatability!' Giovanna Fletcher

One winter evening, Lydia Marmalade arrives at Lady Partridge's mansion. She has nothing to her name except her sausage dog, Colin, but she's determined to make this her new home.

Lady Partridge isn't at all keen to make Lydia part of the family. If Lydia doesn't behave herself until the end of the winter season, she'll cast her off entirely. And now her mother's gone, Lydia doesn't have anywhere else to live.

Helped (and often hindered) by a mischievous winter sprite, a grumpy butler and a hungry Colin, Lydia makes a wish on the most magical night of the year. Sometimes you just need magic to light the way forward . . .

The hilarious new Christmas story to read with all the family, from comedian and writer Cariad Lloyd with gorgeous illustrations by Ma Pe. Perfect for fans of A Boy Called Christmas and The Christmasaurus.

*Previously published in hardback as The Christmas Wish-tastrophe*

"Jolly but emotionally perceptive...full of wit and larger-than-life characters" - The Daily Mail

"Christmas magic - a book only Cariad could write with such beauty and relatability!" - Giovanna Fletcher

"Deliciously funny and full of Christmas magic - a perfect play on Austen for young readers" - Lauren Child

"I loved this book! A gorgeous, warm festive yarn, funny and also so full of heart. Not to mention a dachshund called Colin. This feels like one of those books you'll want to read every Christmas." - Nadia Shireen, author of Grimwood

"'A funny, magical adventure...with lots of lively illustrations by cartoonist Ma Pe, this is a warm, sparklingly funny festive story, full of Christmas cheer and perfect reading for a winter's day'" - The Week Junior

"This book is just so magical...full of heart, friendship, humour and magic...it's stuffed like a stocking with joy, laugh out loud moments, love and friendship and it will warm your heart like a hot chocolate on a freezing cold day. A true Christmas Sparkler" - Mini Travellers

"Fun and funny, but also powerfully emotive, seasonal romp. Everything you could wish for at Christmas!" - Lancaster Guardian

"A lively and endearing read" - The Church Times