The Snow Merchant

Sam Gayton, Chris Riddell(Illustrator)

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.

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."
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."
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