The Way Past Winter
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Subjects
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back
- Spinetinglers - shivers up the spine time
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Average rating
From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes an unforgettable read 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 ’This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood, goodbyes and beginnings is a must for everyone.’ JESSIE BURTON ’The Way Past Winter is a masterclass in exquisite storytelling.’ CATHERINE DOYLE ’Gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet, and that’s saying something.’ ROBIN STEVENS 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
Reviews
Really good. Not as good as Girl of Ink and Stars though.
Prince Neptune Colly-Wobbles 05.06.2023
It was good because it was an adventure! And I love adventures!
Coach Tulip Yo-yo 16.07.2022
I just finished the most amazing book ever, the way past winter! It was so adventurous and in the story she got hurt but kept and kept trying again. She had to trust someone she hardly new, take risks and feel heart break, but she made it through to save everyone. In the end her family is mostly repaired but Mila knows something is wrong, and she has to except the change that will happen. My favourite character is Milenkia (Mila for short). She is so courages, heroic and determined. She is great, the author has described her very well, it is like you are actually watching her. For anyone who doesn't know if they should read this book, this is it in 3 words, heart warming, risk taking and loving. This is a great book and deservers to be read by anyone who likes the sound of it.
Countess Phoenix Armchair 10.07.2022
I really liked this book. I liked the setting, characters, and action. Would recommend
Senorita Candyfloss Costa-Rica 22.04.2022
The book was really enjoyable to read and it had great description and use of words in it. The storyline was okay but really interesting. I would recommend this book to ages 9 -11 as it was easy for to read and the language was good too. My favourite character was Mila (Milenka) as she had a very unique character and she cared for the ones she loved.
Princess Phoenix Foxtail 25.08.2021
It is a fictional novel about a girl who went on a journey to save her brother who had been mind controlled to go with a man who is not human as he can turn into a talking bear. The bear plants boys and men to grow his heart tree. My favourite character is rune because he is brave and a bit funny. He also sacrifices himself at the end of the story to kill the bear and save everyone. I would recommend this book to a friend as I enjoyed it and would love it if others would enjoy the story aswell.
Officer Petunia Custard 02.01.2021
I thought this book was really good and magical, I rate it a 4/5. My favourite person is Pipa or as she may be known Rune. My favourite part was when they were reunited again! I would definatally recommend!
Fairy Daisy Hammersmith 01.11.2020
Star Reviewer
i loved it hope others do. I thought it was the best book in the world i loved it. 100/10
Princess Petronella Rubber-duck 29.09.2020
this is such a good book
Mademoiselle Nectarine Gravy 06.08.2020
when all the boys in Mila's village - including her brother Oskar - go missing Mila teams up with the boy mage Rune to find them and to bring back spring
Anonymous 29.09.2019
