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OverviewThis 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sam Gayton , Chris RiddellPublisher: Andersen Press Ltd Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.252kg ISBN: 9781783441778ISBN 10: 1783441771 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 02 October 2014 Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsA tale of self discovery, family and friendship...an inventive and accomplished debut. -- Daniel Hahn Independent on Sunday A delightful debut...full of action and invention. -- Nicolette Jones 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. -- Sally Morris Daily Mail A quirky and very inventive debut; filled with exotic characters and quite a lot of charm. Editor's Choice, Children's Books Ireland A tale of self discovery, family and friendship...an inventive and accomplished debut. -- Daniel Hahn Independent on Sunday A delightful debut...full of action and invention. -- Nicolette Jones 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. -- Sally Morris Daily Mail Author InformationSam Gayton (Author) Sam Gayton lives in Margate. In 2009 he completed the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa University and not long after published his first book, The Snow Merchant. He loves American novels, Italian food and the English countryside. When he's not writing, he likes playing old board games, strumming his guitar and joining as many rock bands as possible (currently at seven). Chris Riddell (Illustrator) Chris Riddell is an acclaimed artist of children's books and a political cartoonist for the Observer. Amongst other titles, Chris illustrates the Ottoline young fiction series and the Goth Girl series, as well as working closely with Paul Stewart on the Edge Chronicles and Wyrmeweald. Children's Laureate from 2015-2017, he has won many awards for his work, including the Nestle Gold Award, the UNESCO Award for Something Else and the rare honour of three Kate Greenaway Medals. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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