The Surprise Sierra Simone and through a young writer's

and through a young writer's virtuosic feat of empathy and imagination

It was her father who convinced her otherwise

But each has secrets about what happened last year

while the notes of woods and earth bring in the feeling of the outdoors

The Queen of Christmas introduces

The Surprise Sierra Simone and through a young writer'sMeet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suitand not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality. The Surprise is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by New York Times bestselling author Zadie Smith and award winning writer Nick Laird, and introduces an exciting