Obviously, he's ecstatic with this present, so he rushes outside on Christmas Day to use it. But what he actually discovers is a ghost by the name of Charlie Palmer.
Charlie Palmer tells Nathan a very sad story. He reveals that he was murdered by his neighbours, Mr and Mr Kimble. Not only are they murderers, they are also planning to undertake an armed raid.
When Nathan's parents are away for the weekend, he is left in the charge of his big sister. The family jewels go missing and, somehow, Charlie gets the blame.
When Nathan tells the police about the truth about Charlie Palmer, the police are sceptical about what he is telling them.
In fact, only a French scientist called Monsieur Dupont is listening to Nathan and believing him. But then he is the former owner of Nathan's house and he is very, very old. 128 years old.
But Monsieur Dupont wants something, too. But what? And can he get it?
Can Nathan beat the dreadful and murderous Kimble family? Or could he end up sharing the fate that happened to Charlie Palmer?
It's a quirky and very readable book for children and is published by Matador at £6.99.
It's going to be a great Christmas present.
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