‘A riotously fun and colourful story guaranteed to entertain.’ Hannah Gold

‘A brilliantly bonkers, ferociously fun, action-packed dive into the marvellously mad mind of Mel Taylor-Bessent.’ Jack Meggitt-Phillips

‘Fizzing with creative energy.’ Joseph Elliott

‘A brilliantly engaging voice – kids are going to love this wild ride!’ Andy Shepherd

‘The world beyond the lightstream is inviting, inventive and vividly imagined.’ Guy Bass

‘Exhilarating! Brimming with whimsical wonders.’ Nicky Smith-Dale

‘A wild and wacky race brimming with wonders, bursting with brilliance, and teeming with thrilling surprises around every corner.’ Jo Clarke

THE CHRISTMAS CARROLLS

‘A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge’s heart melt’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson

‘Funny and loveable story’– Woman & Home

‘This will put a smile on your face and a lump in your throat’ Daily Mail

‘Saturated with festive fun' Irish Times

‘Hilariously silly, this super-seasonal debut will have readers chuckling’ Metro

"As warm and cosy as drinking hot chocolate in your favourite Christmas jumper. A festive feast of fun." Maz Evans

'Mel’s writing sparkles like the star on top of a Christmas Tree.' Jennifer Bell,

“Just fabulous! The story is warm and wonderful and I loved it.” Abi Elphinstone

“Full of festive giggles and a message about what really matters.” Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

‘It’s a very impressive debut from Taylor-Bessent’ – Financial Times