The Journey Home, a festive children's novella by local author Eddie Swan, focuses on the unbreakable bond between a young boy and his dog.

An Amazon 'Best Read' award-winner, this festive dog's tale is the perfect read and gift this Christmas time.

The story begins on Christmas eve, as schoolboy Christopher must make the journey home to see his family for the holidays. 

Christopher is ultimately driven by his unwavering adoration for his dog, Sam, a gentle and handsome Golden Retriever. 

The two quest through rural North America, admiring the snow-blanketed forest of evergreen trees and the glittering rocky mountains. This story is a true winter wonderland adventure.

This festive season, you can discover the unbreakable bond of love between a young boy and his dog, and the adventures they encounter on their quest to get home for Christmas.

For both the young and the young at heart, children from 9 to 69 will enjoy reading this festive dog's tale.

The perfect story to gift and read this Christmas.

Author Eddie Swan was born and grew up in London, but now lives locally in rural Essex.

He began writing short stories for his children, Jennie and Christopher, when they were in primary school.

Inspired by his love for his family as well as all of their dogs past and present, Eddie began writing The Journey Home.

Since publishing in 2022, the book has received three offers for film adaptations, a display at the London Book Exhibition 2023, and has been stocked in Waterstones.

Discussing the book and its festive themes, Eddie said: "Christmas is a wondrous time!

'Tis the season of hope and good will to all.

"A time for giving and forgiving. A time of expectation, and sometimes, the unexpected.

"This is the story of a young boy called Christopher who has been living away from home at boarding school. 

"Now it is Christmas Eve, school has finished, and he must embark on a journey he'll never forget. 

"He has to make… The Journey Home."

The Journey Home written by Eddie Swan and Illustrated by Conrad Barnard, is available now for purchase directly from Austin Macauley Publishers, or from local bookshop Maldon Books.