"There wasn't a single window in the tower.
The thick door is made of wood and metal. And of course it was guarded. Nikolas sat in the musty cell and felt like a fly stuck on flypaper. Outside, the world was waiting for him with forests, lakes, mountains and hopes, but this world already belonged to others, he was excluded from it. There is simply no way out. Strangely, he didn't feel despondent. He was perhaps a little afraid, but deep in his heart he hoped. He started giggling to himself.
Inability. This is what Father Topó was thinking, Nikolas realized. That's the essence of magic, isn't it? That the impossible becomes conceivable.
Could he, Nikolas, also be able to cast spells?"

Was Santa Claus a boy too? Who were your parents? And how does he not age? Why do you sneak into houses secretly? And since when do deer fly?! Who are goblins and what is a Truth Teller Glimpi like anyway?
If these questions have been bothering you for a long time, this book is for you. You can finally find out everything, from the most authentic source! Are you ready to learn about Nikolas' story full of adventures, snow, impossible things (and more snow)?
Then let the Christmas magic begin!
The movie based on the novel is one of the most beautiful Christmas movies on NETFLIX.
MATT HAIG (1975) is the author of countless award-winning novels for adults and young adults, screenwriter, and journalist. His books can be read in nearly thirty languages.

"Matt Haig smuggles self-indulgent happiness back into Christmas." - Jeanette Winterson

"A fascinating, magical mix of fairy tale and folk tale." - Francesca Simon