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The Night I Met Father Christmas

Name: The Night I Met Father Christmas
Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)
ISBN: 9781398554283

By Ben Miller

Jackson meets Father Christmas—but what surprising secret lies behind his magical Christmas Eve journey?

magical heartwarming adventurous festive

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.83

From 6 readers

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Fairy Tales

What is The Night I Met Father Christmas about?

On Christmas Eve, Jackson is determined to meet Father Christmas. Staying awake until midnight, he encounters a jolly figure who whisks him away on a magical adventure. Together, they travel the world, delivering presents and sharing stories. Through this journey, Jackson learns the true spirit of Christmas and the heartwarming tale of how Father Christmas came to be.

About the author

Ben Miller is a much-loved British author and actor. He is famous for writing exciting and funny children's books like 'The Night I Met Father Christmas' and 'The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'. Ben loves making up magical stories that inspire children to use their imagination and enjoy reading adventures.

Pages

304 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2025

First published

2018

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