Inspired in equal measure by the Krampus and the Grinch, this story from the author of Claude in the City unveils the Grumpus' dastardly polar plan in all its unspeakable grotesquery. From Alex T. Smith, author of the Claude series and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes a Christmas adventure about a grumpy character. Inspired by The Krampus and with a hint of The Grinch, The Grumpus is a story that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas, accompanied by colour artwork.

Do you know about The Grumpus? And his Dastardly, Dreadful Christmas Plan? And about the Awful Thing that happened at the North Pole on Christmas Eve? Perhaps I should tell you about it ...

This story follows the adventures of an unlikely hero as he journeys to the North Pole, unwittingly and somewhat reluctantly making lots of new friends along the way.