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Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas

Why Mummy, Book 5

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Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas

By: Gill Sims
Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister
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Tis’ the season to get trollied!

Mummy has always loved Christmas. Sure, the kids turn into demons, the dinner gets burnt to a crisp and Aunt Louisa’s general staggering inappropriateness sends Mummy reaching for the nearest maximum-strength festive tipple, but nevertheless, for her, Christmas is always special.

This year, she wants nothing more than to perfectly fig up the pudding and sit by the fire reading aloud from A Christmas Carol to a rapt, rosy-cheeked audience. But, just like all Mummy’s best-laid plans, this year’s Festive Vision is in danger of being totally derailed by her chaotic family. There’s not much chance of any action under the mistletoe, and the kids are just not playing ball.

Can Mummy find her silver lining after all and bring the whole family together for one moment of harmony, so they can finally proclaim ‘Verily You Are the Queen of Christmas’? Or should she get stuck into the festive spirits and just let it all go?

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‘I romped through ‘Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas’, and I absolutely adored it’ – Jilly Cooper
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Laugh out loud funny and teary eyed sentimental moments. I love these books and the narrator. This was no exception to the usual excellence.

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I can identify with lots of Ellen’s reasons for having a little drinkie poo not just at Christmas but most of the year! Great series of books

Very enjoyable

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I loved every bit, laughed, almost cry and enjoy all of it. Still one of my favourite authors

as good as always

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Loved the highs and lows of family life. Gritty and true to life. No spoilers but I really loved the ending.

Very funny - I’ve lived those moments too!

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I have loved all the why mummy books, but this one at this time of year has been my absolute favourite. I identify with the Christmas past stories as many feel like my present. Off to drink baileys in the shed now 😉

A perfect Christmas tonic

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