Description

A magical festive tale.

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.
The night the Snow Merchant comes.
He claims to be an alchemist – the greatest that ever lived – and in a mahogany suitcase, he carries his newest invention.
It is an invention that will change Lettie’s life – and the world – forever.
It is an invention called snow.

‘Delightful … full of action and invention’ Sunday Times
‘A perfect book to share as a family’ The Bookseller
‘Full of fairytale and fun’ Daily Mail

Publisher Review

A tale of self discovery, family and friendship…an inventive and accomplished debut. * Independent on Sunday * A delightful debut…full of action and invention. * Sunday Times * A germ of JK and a pinch of Pullman. * TES * A very promising debut novel from Gayton, full of fairytale and fun, which should appeal to Lemony Snicket fans. * Daily Mail * A quirky and very inventive debut; filled with exotic characters and quite a lot of charm. * Editor’s Choice, Children’s Books Ireland *