Christmas Cracker

Author : John Julius Norwich
Publisher : John Murray Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1529324904

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The Ultimate Christmas Cracker by John Julius Norwich Pdf

In 1969, John Julius Norwich, the legendary popular historian, gathered together the favourite things he'd come across in the last 365 days into one short charming pamphlet. Initially just a treat for his friends, it rapidly turned into a huge word-of-mouth success. And soon the arrival of John Julius Norwich's latest 'Christmas Cracker' became as essential a part of the English Christmas experience as holly and mistletoe. Norwich had a brilliant eye for a story and telling detail, and his Crackers are full of jokes, warmth and wit. Here in one bumper book is his final and 50th Christmas Cracker, alongside all the very best bits as picked out by his daughter Artemis Cooper. This is the perfect Christmas gift.

Author : Peter Kimpton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Christmas decorations
ISBN : 0752431641

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Tom Smith's Christmas Crackers by Peter Kimpton Pdf

For over 150 years, crackers have been a traditional part of Christmas festivities in the UK, but who was the creator of this wonderful innovation? Little is known about Tom Smith, confectioner and cracker creator, but Peter Kimpton draws on a wealth of archive material to relate the story of Tom Smith and the Christmas Cracker. From humble beginnings as a confectioner, Tom Smith created a highly successful company through the manufacture of crackers. The history of the company is richly illustrated by contemporary trade catalogs and company artwork. Today, the Tom Smith Group is proud to be the official supplier of Christmas crackers to the Royal Household, a tradition long held since the beginning of the 20th century.

Author : John Julius Norwich
Publisher : Atlantic Books
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781782392521

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The Illustrated Christmas Cracker by John Julius Norwich Pdf

A classic Christmas gift book, reissued with new cover artwork by Quentin Blake For more than 40 years, John Julius Norwich has been sending out his Christmas Crackers—a personal collection of quirky quotes and literary odds and ends—to his friends instead of a Christmas card. Here, Quentin Blake has made his own selection of favorite pieces and has illustrated them in his own trademark style. From curious dictionary definitions ("Carphology. Delirious fumbling with the bedclothes," Concise Oxford Dictionary) and tortuous palindromes ("Live dirt up a side-track carted is a putrid evil") to 18th-century accounts of drunken pigs and Benjamin Franklin's account of inventing bifocals, this cracker is stuffed with surprising, offbeat, often hilarious gems. Enlivened by Quentin Blake's witty illustrations, this book is a perfect stocking-stuffer.

Author : Trisha Ashley
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780008133719

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A Christmas Cracker by Trisha Ashley Pdf

Curl up this Christmas with this gorgeous festive story from the No.1 bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation ‘A warm-hearted and comforting read. Trisha at her best’ Carole Matthews

Author : Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781448195725

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The Jacqueline Wilson Christmas Cracker by Jacqueline Wilson Pdf

The Jacqueline Wilson Christmas Cracker is packed with brilliant Christmas stories, including a brand-new tale from Jacqueline, and classic favourite Starring Tracy Beaker, in which Jacqueline's most famous heroine gets the lead part in her Christmas play! There are tasty Christmas recipes, perfect present tips, and fun facts all about Christmas. Plus, there's a special letter from Jacqueline herself, so you can find out all about her own Christmas memories and traditions! Merry Christmas from Jacqueline Wilson!

Author : Matt Cosgrove
Publisher : Scholastic UK
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780702300004

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Macca's Christmas Crackers by Matt Cosgrove Pdf

It's Christmas time, and Macca has a long list of presents that he would love to buy his friends. But when he checks his piggy bank, he realises that he's spent all of his savings. Oh no! This heartfelt celebration of friendship and kindness is the perfect Christmas story.

Author : Julian Clary
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Bold family (Fictitious characters)
ISBN : 1783448423

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The Bolds' Christmas Cracker by Julian Clary Pdf

Who hides in the bakery at Christmas? A mince spy! What happened to the hyena who swallowed an Oxo cube? He made a laughing stock of himself! Merry Christmas! The Bolds, the wildest family in Teddington, are back with a bumper book of jolly japes. It's packed with rib-tickling jokes and puzzles including wordsearches, crosswords, mazes, riddles and spot the difference to keep kids entertained long after the Christmas presents are unwrapped!

Author : John Julius Norwich
Publisher : John Murray
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473665941

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An English Christmas by John Julius Norwich Pdf

'If I could work my will,' said Scrooge indignantly, 'Every idiot who goes about with "Merry Christmas" on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.' This year go carol-singing in the Cotswolds with Laurie Lee or attend church with a grumpy Samuel Pepys. Make plum puddings for bemused French villagers with Elizabeth David; go present shopping with Virginia Woolf or eat far too much with Agatha Christie. Celebrate Christmas at Chatsworth, in the workhouse or marooned in the ice with Shackleton ... For forty-five years, the arrival of John Julius Norwich's latest Christmas Cracker became as essential a part of the Christmas experience as holly and mistletoe. In An English Christmas the late legendary popular historian gathered all the best writing about this strangest and most memorable time of year into one book and his brilliant eye for a story is evident on every page. Vividly evoking all the good things about the festive season, this unexpected anthology is just as entertaining about its darker aspects. Eight-year-old Princess Margaret's thank-you list jostles with moving letters home from the trenches. Sherlock Holmes solves his trickiest case. George Orwell writes about indigestion; Jane Austen about reluctant socialising and Thomas Hardy about the old folk belief that all animals kneel at midnight on 24 December. There are ghost stories, games and bizarre recipes. Diary-entries, recipes and letters sit alongside poems and short stories. An English Christmas could convert any Scrooge into an instant enthusiast.

Author : Francesca Simon
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781402246692

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Horrid Henry's Christmas by Francesca Simon Pdf

Discover this funny book series for kids that boys and girls around the world love to read! Horrid Henry's Christmas is the perfect Christmas chapter book for kids! Horrid Henry sabotages the Christmas play; tries to do all his Christmas shopping without spending any of his allowance; attempts to ambush Santa Claus (to get more presents, of course); and has to endure the worst Christmas dinner ever! Francesca Simon is one of the world's best-loved children's authors. She is the only American to have ever won the Galaxy Book Award, and her creation, Horrid Henry, is the #1 bestselling chapter book series in the UK—with a hit TV show and over fifteen million copies sold! Each book contains four easy-to-read stories and hilarious illustrations by the one and only Tony Ross, so even the most reluctant of readers won't be able to resist Henry's amazing talent for trouble! Why Readers Love Horrid Henry's Christmas: A fun Christmas story for children and novelty stocking stuffer for preteen boys Screen-free fun for reluctant readers Hilarious middle grade series that will keep you coming back, book after book!

Author : Sue Mongredien
Publisher : Usborne Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Bullying
ISBN : 0746077939

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Oliver Moon's Christmas Cracker by Sue Mongredien Pdf

Oliver is fed up when he finds out he's going to be spending Christmas with his bullying cousins, Thug and Thugette, and things just go from bad to worse when they play a nasty trick on him. But with a little inspiration from a magical Christmas cracker, he comes up with a plan to save the day.

Author : John Julius Norwich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0955167094

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A Christmas Cracker by John Julius Norwich Pdf

Author : Sue Hendra
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781444925593

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Dave's Christmas Cracker by Sue Hendra Pdf

A brilliantly funny Christmas picture book, from the bestselling author of Supertato. Dave loves Christmas. There are friends, presents and, best of all, an ENORMOUS Christmas meal. Including LOTS of Brussel sprouts... Rumble, rumble goes Dave's tummy. Christmas is going to be EXPLOSIVE! Giggles are guaranteed with this fart-filled festive frolic! Perfect for fans of The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas and Barry the Fish with Fingers.

Author : Daisy Meadows
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781408356302

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Konnie the Christmas Cracker Fairy by Daisy Meadows Pdf

Join Rachel, Kirsty and Konnie the Christmas Cracker Fairy as they help to bring fun, laughter and gifts to everyone's Christmas meal. Kirsty and Rachel are very excited to be spending the Christmas holidays together. But when Jack Frost steals Konnie the Christmas Cracker Fairy's magical objects, festive cheer is at risk! Can the girls help get Konnie's objects back before the magic of Christmas is ruined forever? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

Author : Lynley Dodd
Publisher : Puffin Books
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Cats
ISBN : 0143505254

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Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers by Lynley Dodd Pdf

The Christmas tree is decorated and looking beautiful until Slinky Malinki gets involved. And what has happened to the fairy on top of the tree?

Author : Julian Clary,David Roberts
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books ®
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781512407617

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The Bolds by Julian Clary,David Roberts Pdf

The Bold family seems fairly normal: they live in a nice house, the parents have good jobs, and they all love to have fun. One slight difference: they're hyenas. That's right—they're covered in fur, have tails tucked into their clothes, and really, really like to laugh. For years, the Bolds have kept their true identities under wraps. But now the neighbors are getting suspicious, and the Bolds are getting homesick. During a trip to the local wildlife park, they meet an old hyena who is going to be put down, and the Bolds have to act fast to save him—without revealing their secret!