Fantasy that evokes the classics of yore and stands proudly among them." Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Children entranced by animal tales and in love with snowy fantasy lands will delight in Lin’s magical journey and triumphant determination." Booklist
Beguiling." New York Times Book Review
"Readers should take their time and read with care to fully grasp and decipher the fresh mythology of the land of Sylver. It’ll leave you gasping, laughing, and maybe shedding a tear or two." The New York Journal of Books
Something is wrong in the house that Lin's family has rented; Lin is sure of it. The clocks tick too slowly. Frost covers the flowerbed, even in a rain storm. And when a secret key marked "Twistrose" arrives for her, Lin finds a crack in the cellar, a gate to the world of Sylver.
This frozen realm is the home of every dead animal who ever loved a child. Lin is overjoyed to be reunited with Rufus, the pet she buried under the rosebush. But together they must find the missing Winter Prince in order to save Sylver from destruction.
They are not the only ones hunting for the boy this night. In the dark hides a shadow-lipped man, waiting for the last Winter Prince to be delivered into his hands.
Exhilarating suspense and unforgettable characters await the readers of this magical adventure, destined to become a classic.
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Fans of Gregor the Overlander and Five Kingdoms will love this alternate-realm fantasy full of heart-racing action
Strange things are happening around Niklas Summerhill’s home. A green-eyed beast is killing animals in the woods, and the nightmares that have haunted Niklas since his mother died grow more terrifying with every night. When the beast turns out to be a troll brought to life from his own games, Niklas knows he has to stop it. With the help of his lynx companion, Secret, he finds the source of the magic: a portal to another world. But this realm, once the home of peaceful animals, is also in danger. The evil Sparrow King is hunting down the few survivors from a devastating war, and a dark, blood-thirsty plant is infecting the valley. Niklas must try to save both worlds. But first he has to uncover the truth about his mother’s last words: ”I’m a Thornghost.”
"Beguiling." New York Times Book Review
"This debut novel will captivate readers…Fantasy that evokes the classics of yore and stands proudly among them." Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"This book is pure magic. I want to live in it." Laini Taylor, author of the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy
"This debut novel has Narnian charm and troll-fire high adventure. I've never read anything quite like it, and I hope Tone Almhjell writes many more books for me to fall in love with." Erin Bow, author of Plain Kate
"Her story feels complete even as the world of Sylver contains enough unexplored territory to invite subsequent volumes." Publishers Weekly
"This jewel of a story will capture your heart and your imagination…Readers should take their time and read with care to fully grasp and decipher the fresh mythology of the land of Sylver. It’ll leave you gasping, laughing, and maybe shedding a tear or two." The New York Journal of Books
"Children entranced by animal tales and in love with snowy fantasy lands will delight in Lin’s magical journey and triumphant determination." Booklist
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