The Way Past Winter Award-winning author by Kiran Millwood Hargrave (author) (UK edition)

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
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‘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