Hob lives under the hearthstone at Ghyllside Farm, and only Miss Minkin knows. When everyone else sleeps, they share a bowl of cream, tell tales, sing and dance.

At Christmas time the Hob and Miss Minkin go carol-singing. But to the neighbours their carolling is just caterwauling. When a boot, a jug, a piece of coal and an old mutton bone come hurtling through the air to shut them up, Hob and Miss Minkin are delighted by the generous gifts, and head back to the fireplace to enjoy their booty.

This book features in the following series: Hodder Read Alone, Read Alone, The Hob And Miss Minkin .

This book is aimed at children in primary school. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read. This reading scheme is not levelled.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by Hachette Children's Group .

Winner of the Mother Goose Award, AMANDA HARVEY is a well-known picture book artist, illustrating her own books Stormy Weather and A Close Call. She is the illustrator of Sandra Horn's Hob and Miss Minkin stories.