The Way Past Winter

A girl braves eternal winter to rescue her brother from a mysterious abductor.

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In a world frozen in eternal winter, Mila's brother vanishes with a mysterious stranger. Determined to reunite her family, Mila and her sisters embark on a perilous journey through snowbound forests. They face wolves, treacherous magic, and an untrustworthy mage, all while battling the relentless cold. Can Mila's courage and determination overcome the chilling forces against her? As they venture deeper into the unknown, the sisters must confront their fears and discover the true strength of their bond. Will they find Oskar before it's too late, or will the winter claim them all?

From the publisher

The Way Past Winter is a riveting adventure about magic, an eternal winter, and one girl’s unbreakable determination to reunite her family. Mila, her sisters, and her brother, Oskar, live in a small forest cabin, surviving in a world gripped by frost and snow. When a mysterious man shows up on her doorstep, Mila and her family grant him shelter for the night. But in the morning, the man is gone–and he’s taken Oskar with them. - Written by awardwinning and internationally recognized author Kiran Millwood Hargrave- Inspired by European folklore- Middle grade novel that explores deeper topics–grief, inner strength, and the unbreakable bonds of family Determined to save their brother, Mila and her sisters set out on a mission to rescue him. But challenges await them at every turn: wolves with the speed of demons, tempestuous gold, an untrustworthy mage–and always the relentless, stinging freeze of winter. The Way Past Winter is a classic adventure story in the vein of Phillip Pullman, Anne Ursu, and Kelly Barnhill that evokes the best of the middle grade fantasy genre. - A beautifully written, smartly paced tale of riveting adventure with a focus on family- Perfect gift for children ages 10 and up who love fantasy and magic- Great for librarians and teachers looking to expand their classroom novel collection- Add it the the shelf with books like Greenglass House by Kate Milford, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend, and The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill.

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