Paul Rogers, and his wife Emma, are well-established picture book writers. Paul has had over 30 books published, but this is his first for Doubleday. They live in France, where Paul teaches English at a local school.
Jamie does not have very much in the way of toys and expensive possessions whereas his classmate Liddy has everything anyone could want. When Liddy's precious glass snowstorm is smashed while Jamie is visiting, he gets the blame. Then Tom's ship is damaged and suddenly everyone is pointing the finger at Jamie. There is a mystery to be solved and Jamie must solve it to clear his name. The suspense builds as Christmas approaches. Interesting typography ads to the fun for fluent readers. (8-10 yrs) (Kirkus UK)