Every troll child dreads being sent to the Betterer. The Betterer is the most evil troll in Shadow Forest who loves to punish his fellow trolls for their grubby and stupid habits in lots of horrible ways. When one troll boy escapes the forest to be with his favourite human, Samuel Blink, the Betterer is not very happy.
Matt Haig Books
Matt Haig masterfully blends everyday reality with enchanting fantasy, infusing his narratives with a quirky, delightful twist. Celebrated for writing that is simultaneously funny, riveting, and heartbreaking, his work often delves into complex family dynamics and the inner lives of his characters. Haig's distinctive voice and imaginative style create worlds that are both humorous and deeply human. His compelling stories resonate across cultures, translated into numerous languages and captivating readers seeking originality.







A lavish, boxed set of Matt Haig's magical Christmas classics - A Boy Called Christmas and The Girl Who Saved Christmas
The Truth Pixie
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A brand new story for younger readers from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, illustrated throughout by Chris Mould. It's Reasons to Stay Alive for children: helping kids to feel okay about who they are
BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE You are about to read THE TRUE STORY OF FATHER CHRISTMAS If you are one of those people who believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away. (Because this book is FULL of impossible things.) Are you still reading? Good. Then let us begin..
Evie and the Animals
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
As featured on the CBBC Book Club. A brilliant new chapter book for children, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig and with illustrations by the award-winning Emily Gravett
THE EPIC ADVENTURE OF A TEENY-TINY HEROMiika just wants to belong. Living with elves and trolls and pixies can make a mouse feel like the odd one out. When he makes friends with a fellow mouse, Miika thinks he can relax. But really, his quest is just beginning . . .
Father Christmas and Me
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A subtle contemporary message about outsiders and hate underpins this energetic, funny adventure that has charm, warmth, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic Daily Mail
The Girl Who Saved Christmas
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The next magical book in the festive series, begun with A Boy Called Christmas, from Number One bestselling author Matt Haig.
The Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations offer new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend, the comfort of a hug or a reminder that hope comes from unexpected places.
The Humans
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
'Matt Haig is a supreme talent and a writer to cherish, and The Humans is undoubtedly his magnum opus' Guardian



