Gloriously silly dog comedy from Booker prize winner and bestseller Roddy Doyle.

It's Christmas eve and Rudolph's got the flu!

Jimmy and Robbie Mack are so desperate for Christmas that they've left twenty-seven sandwiches out for Santa. But Rudolf is off sick and Santa's grounded the sleigh - with all the presents.

Will the big day be cancelled?

Or can Rover the wonder-dog come to the rescue?

• Illustrated with fun drawings throughout
• Look out for more cheeky runaway comedies starring the Mack family and Rover the wonder-dog: The Giggler Treatmentand The Meanwhile Adventures.
• Hilarious story that makes the perfect for Christmas!