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Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish

An unforgettable Christmas classic to entertain the whole family!

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Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish

By: Cariad Lloyd, Ma Pe
Narrated by: Cariad Lloyd
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 On a dark Christmas evening, sometimes you need magic to light the way forward ... Sparkling Christmas fiction full of heart and humour for children of 9-11: comedian Cariad Lloyd creates an unforgettable seasonal story for all the family. Perfect for fans of A Boy Called Christmas and The Christmasaurus.

Christmas is the best time to believe in magic ...

One winter evening, Lydia Marmalade arrives at Lady Partridge's mansion. She has nothing except her sausage dog, Colin, but she's not going to let that stop her making this her new home.

But 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 winter sprite, a snowstorm and a hungry Colin, Lydia makes a wish on the most magical night of the year ...

An unforgettable seasonal story for all the family, from the brilliantly funny Cariad Lloyd.

Previously released in audio as The Christmas Wish-tastrophe.©2024 Cariad Lloyd Christmas Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Holidays & Celebrations Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Winter Magic Funny Heartfelt Comedy

Critic reviews

Jolly but emotionally perceptive...full of wit and larger-than-life characters
Christmas magic - a book only Cariad could write with such beauty and relatability!
Deliciously funny and full of Christmas magic - a perfect play on Austen for young readers
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.
'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'
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
Fun and funny, but also powerfully emotive, seasonal romp. Everything you could wish for at Christmas!
A lively and endearing read
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Ahhhhhhh this is lovely. A sweet, moving, funny and daft festive story. It's also perfect for kids (and big kids) dealing with grief.

Lovely festive story

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However good you think this might be - it’s better.

Story, characters, and settings are all exceptional. The narration is utterly next level - you can tell this is a comedian and improvisor who is magical at both.

If this doesn’t win an audiobook award, it’s a real shame.

Snap it up, because this is a family delight that will make a car journey much more enjoyable.

What a ride!

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