The Snow Merchant is fantastic, hugely imaginative and quirky. This new edition features all-new artwork from award-winning illustrator Chris Riddell.
This new edition has artwork from award-winning illustrator Chris Riddell.
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.
'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
"Old-fashioned storytelling with a rich seam of alchemy and adventure." - Bookseller
"A tale of self discovery, family and friendship...an inventive and accomplished debut." - Independent on Sunday
"Original and gripping with its unpredictable plot and inventive ideas." - Carousel
"A delightful debut...full of action and invention." - Sunday Times
"An amazing adventure!" - National Geographic Kids