# Secrets of a Christmas Elf by Ben Miller

Secrets of a Christmas Elf by Ben Miller is a festive children's story about toy elves Holly and Tog, whose efforts to help at Santa's workshop take a dramatic turn when Father Christmas is kidnapped. Black-and-white illustrations and a stated 224-page length make it a substantial seasonal read for children listed as aged 7–10.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 8.03 GBP
- Previous price: 9.99 GBP
- Discount: 20%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T19:09:29.870Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 389

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## At a glance

- A festive adventure follows toy elves Holly and Tog as they try to keep Christmas preparations on track after Father Christmas is kidnapped.
- The publisher describes the book as illustrated in black and white.
- Listed reading age is 7–10 years, with a 224-page print length.

## Pros

- The Christmas workshop plot combines a seasonal setting with a clear race-against-time storyline.
- Black-and-white illustrations add visual breaks to the text.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK
- Publication date: 10 Nov. 2022
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 1398515817
- ISBN-13: 978-1398515819
### Reading information
- Reading age: 7 - 10 years, from customers
- Grade level: 4 - 6
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 13 x 2.03 x 17.2 cm
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg

## Before you buy

- The listed reading age is attributed to customers, while the separate grade-level field is 4 - 6. These are guidance rather than a definitive measure of reading suitability. The listed weight of 1.05 kg is worth checking if portability matters.

## A good fit for

- Families looking for a Christmas-themed children's story to read together.
- Readers aged around 7–10 who enjoy Santa, elves and festive adventures.
- A seasonal book gift for a child who is comfortable with a 224-page story.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a picture book for very young children. The publisher describes this title among its books for readers aged 7+.

## Customer feedback

The supplied evidence includes aggregate star ratings but no written customer-feedback summary. The rating distribution is predominantly five-star, with some four- and three-star ratings. This indicates generally favourable scoring in the aggregate, but it does not establish what readers liked or disliked, or how the book suits a particular child.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Secrets of a Christmas Elf about?
Toy elves Holly and Tog are busy at Santa's workshop when Father Christmas is kidnapped. Their Christmas preparations become a race to save him and the big day.
### What age is this book listed for?
The product details give a reading age of 7–10 years, attributed to customers. The publisher's description also places the Christmas Elf books among its titles for readers aged 7+.
### Does the book include illustrations?
The publisher says it has black-and-white illustrations.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 224 pages.

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## Images

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