About the Book
Before Gran died, Gramps was the beloved Other Father Christmas at the local community centre Grotto – so when Santa Claus announces his retirement, ten-year-old Mikey secretly enters his reluctant Gramps into Santa Search, a magical competition to find the next Father Christmas.
Swept away to Christmasland – a world of gingerbread Escape Rooms and bottomless hot chocolate – they must face enchanted trials, outwit a mysterious saboteur, and rediscover the true meaning of the season.
Why This Book is a Christmas Cracker
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A joyful reinvention of the Santa myth – perfect for families seeking inclusive Christmas storytelling that reflects modern Britain.
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Cross-generational hooks, cinematic scope, and strong giftability
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Christmas gets a competitive twist – magical trials, festive sabotage, and heartwarming humour
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Perfect for fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Christmasaurus
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Highly illustrated with short, punchy chapters – ideal for younger MG readers
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A fresh and festive holiday adventure to hook readers young and old
About the Author
About the Illustrator
Shahab Shamshirsaz began drawing from a young age and studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. He later discovered a passion for telling stories through images and is especially fond of fairy and folk tales from around the world. He now lives in Tuscany, Italy.
Serena Holly is the pen name for award-winning writers Jasmine Richards and Priscilla Mante.
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Jasmine has created over 25 books for children and teens, including Marvellous Granny Jinks and Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door
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Priscilla is the author of Jaz Santos vs the World and Charligh Green vs the Spotlight
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They are both passionate about inclusive stories and pulling Christmas crackers
Launching Storymix Books
The Other Father Christmas is the first independently published title from Storymix Books. This micro-indie publisher is the sister company to Storymix - the multi-award winning inclusive fiction studio behind Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door, Fablehouse, and Future Hero.
The Other Father Christmas will be out in a hardback edition which you can buy directly from Storymix Books and a paperback edition will be found at all major retailers. We're excited to bring joyful, diverse stories to even more readers as a publisher.
Let’s make Christmas inclusive, magical, and unforgettable.
Media queries? Get in touch at jasmine@storymix.co.uk.
