Binding: Hardback
Date Published: 22 Oct 2026
Bring Christmas home with a little help from your four-legged friends... Home Alone meets 101 Dalmatians in this festive family blockbuster from bestselling storyteller and King of Christmas Ben Miller. Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher and The Christmas Pig by J.K. Rowling.
Alfie's beloved dog Bear is his best friend in the whole world. When Bear is kidnapped on Christmas Eve by the sinister Baron, who is intent on ruining Christmas for children everywhere, Alfie finds himself on a daring rescue mission. Sneaking into the Baron's castle, he discovers that Bear isn't the only dog to have vanished from the village. With the help of an unexpected new friend, can Alfie and Bear save Christmas before it's too late?
A heartwarming festive family adventure about courage, friendship and believing in yourself when it matters most, from million-copy bestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller.
- Christmas magic
- Dogs galore!
- Unexpected friendship
- Thrilling adventure
- A race against time
- A dastardly baddie
- Themes of courage, self-confidence, friendship and teamwork