âAbsolutely stunning⌠Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantasticâ A F Steadman
An amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.
The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip.
Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish.
And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur.
But once they discover Father Winterâs kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair is not what it seems â and that some wishes never come for free.
âA heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy daysâ Hannah Gold, bestselling author ofThe Last Bear
âA lovely, frosty debut that combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful explorations of grief and responsibilityâ Anna James, bestselling author of the . seriesPages & Co
âThis book is unputdownableâ Laura Noakes, author ofCosima Unfortunate Steals a Star
âDeep and dark and full of atmosphere and food and so gorgeously written â everyone should pick up a copy and be whisked away to the Frost Fairâ Zohra Nabi, author ofThe Kingdom Over The Sea
âSpooky and hauntingâ Philippa Gregory
âExciting and mysteriousâ The Bookseller
âA gripping, atmospheric, fantastical taleâ Kirkus
âJust PERFECT! A beautiful frosty tale . . . I loved itâ Emma Carroll
âAbsolutely stunning . . . Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantasticâ A F Steadman