The Dog Who Saved Christmas

The Dog Who Saved Christmas by Ben Miller, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

For Alfie, Christmas would not be Christmas without Bear, his beloved dog and closest companion. So when Bear is stolen on Christmas Eve, Alfie is determined to bring him home.

His search leads to the sinister Baron’s castle, where he discovers that other village dogs have disappeared too. With an unexpected new friend beside him, Alfie must attempt a daring rescue — and stop the Baron’s plans before Christmas is ruined.

Ben Miller combines the excitement of a rescue adventure with the warmth of a child’s love for his dog. Elisa Paganelli’s expressive black-and-white illustrations bring the characters and wintry action to life in a substantial festive story about friendship, courage and finding the confidence to act.

The Dog Who Saved Christmas is a 320-page illustrated hardback by Ben Miller, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli, published on 22 October 2026. ISBN 9781398515956