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).