A Boy Called Christmas

What a dark and harrowing origin story for Father Christmas. I loved it, but definitely be warned when purchasing this for young readers. It deals with some very heavy topics, but it does so in a fairytale-like way. I think my favorite thing is that everything isn't made perfect. Sure, the magic makes some things convenient, but the sad events don't magically fix themselves. Dealing with neglect, abuse, abandonment, loss, etc. is difficult and I think some kids need to see representation of that, even if that representation is more unrealistic due to the fairytale vibe, to feel less alone. But, I'm not a parent, so maybe I'm overstepping with that statement.