The Way Past Winter (paperback)

When Mila's brother disappears, she believes he's been takenby the Bear, a hooded stranger of legend who sought shelter attheir home. Mila and her sisters follow his trail into the frozennorth, determined to find a way past winter and bring their brotherhome.
From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes an unforgettable story 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 'An enchanting story' TELEGRAPH 'A winter wonderland to take you into the new year' THE i 'A compelling icy adventure' GUARDIAN 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 MORE PRAISE FOR THE WAY PAST WINTER:  'This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood, goodbyes and beginnings is a must for everyone.' JESSIE BURTON 'A white-knuckle ride of ice and snow' PIERS TORDAY 'Gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet, and that's saying something.' ROBIN STEVENS 'Exquisitely woven and beautifully atmospheric' ABI ELPHINSTONE 'Another classic in the making' SAMANTHA SHANNON 'Read it - and fall beneath its wintry spell' CERRIE BURNELL 'A masterclass in exquisite storytelling' CATHERINE DOYLE 'Mesmeric' EMMA CARROLL

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