{"product_id":"9780008782078","title":"The Box of Delights: A timeless magical prize-winning classic Christmas children’s adventure for 8+ kids, perfect for the festive period, new for 2025! (HarperCollins Children’s Classics)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e‘Two of the greatest children’s books ever written’ – \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003cem\u003eThe Box of Delights\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Midnight Folk.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA magical old man has asked Kay to protect the Box of Delights, a Box with which he can travel through time. But Kay is in danger: Abner Brown will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. The police don't believe Kay, so when his family and the Bishop are scrobbled up just before Christmas, he knows he must act alone …\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Masefield’s classic children’s book is considered to be one of the great works of modern children’s fiction. Magical, fantastical and filled with vivid, rich characters – brought to life in this edition by Quentin Blake’s stunning artwork – The Box of Delights and its sequel The Midnight Folk are a must-read for any child. A genuine fantasy classic in the tradition of Peter Pan, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you like Harry Potter, you’ll love this.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wonderful book for early readers aged 8 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003eRecently adapted for the stage by Piers Torday, bestselling author of The Last Wild.\u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Two of the greatest children’s books ever written’ – The Times on The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this latest addition to the series, Kay's reluctant journey takes him through the metaphysical realms of time, where he encounters historical figures, pirates, and even mermaids. This visionary tale, aimed at juvenile readers, is filled with action and adventure, making it a must-read for kids who enjoy stories that transport them to different worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Susan Cooper (King Of Shadows), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), and Rosemary Sutcliff (The Eagle of The Ninth).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Masefield, Illustrated by Quentin Blake, Read by Caius Nicholas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889138356373,"sku":"9780008782078","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008782078.jpg?v=1776888524","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008782078","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}