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Book SynopsisThis new edition has artwork from award-winning illustrator Chris Riddell. Lettie Peppercorn lives in a house on stilts near the wind-swept coast of Albion. Nothing incredible has ever happened to her, until one winter's night, when the night the Snow Merchant comes. He claims to be an alchemist - the greatest that ever lived - and in his suitcase, he carries his newest invention: snow. 'A tale of self discovery, family and friendship...an inventive and accomplished debut' - Independent on Sunday 'A delightful debut...full of action and invention' - The Sunday Times 'A germ of JK and a pinch of Pullman' - TES
Trade Review"Old-fashioned storytelling with a rich seam of alchemy and adventure." * Bookseller *
"A tale of self discovery, family and friendship...an inventive and accomplished debut." -- Daniel Hahn * Independent on Sunday *
"Original and gripping with its unpredictable plot and inventive ideas." * Carousel *
"A delightful debut...full of action and invention." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *
"An amazing adventure!" * National Geographic Kids *
