A magical festive tale. 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.
The night the Snow Merchant comes. He claims to be an alchemist - the greatest that ever lived - and in a mahogany suitcase, he carries his newest invention. It is an invention that will change Lettie's life - and the world - forever.
It is an invention called snow. 'Delightful ... full of action and invention' Sunday Times'A perfect book to share as a family' The Bookseller'Full of fairytale and fun' Daily Mail