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From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK &
STARS comes the perfect Christmas gift for young and old alike: an
exciting adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip
Pullman.
WINNER OF THE BLACKWELL’S CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR

‘This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood, goodbyes and
beginnings is a must for everyone.’ JESSIE BURTON

‘The Way Past Winter is a masterclass in exquisite
storytelling.’ CATHERINE DOYLE

‘Gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet,
and that’s saying something.’ ROBIN STEVENS

Mila and her sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small
forest cabin in the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrives
seeking shelter for himself and his men.

But by the next morning, they’ve gone – taking Oskar with
them.

Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters set out to bring
Oskar back – even it means going north, crossing frozen wild-lands
to find a way past an eternal winter.

The third children’s novel by Times number one
bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of the Waterstones
Children’s Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children’s
Book of the Year

From the author of The Girl of Ink & Stars,
The Island at the End of Everything, Julia and the
Shark and The Mercies – chosen for the Richard &
Judy Book Club

The Way Past Winter combines high adventure
with beautiful writing and a wintry folk-tale feel – a gorgeous
literary novel for all year round