SNOW MERCHANT

Author: Sam Gayton Illustrator: Chris Riddell Age: 9 - 15 Pages: 288 pg. Size: 13 x 20 cm Reading level: Growing Reader quote 🇬🇧 Description: 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. Reviews: '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