An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever.

Melvin, a British author living in America, returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée Lisa to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test as she discovers the world her fiancé has left behind.

An emotional story about a destitute, teenage girl's desperate attempt to keep her family intact. Abi's life is shattered when her sick, single mum dies and her younger siblings are snatched away from her into the fostering system. Grief-stricken, angry, and misguided, she kidnaps her brothers and sisters and goes on the run.