Written by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Sequoyah Book Awards Masterlist
★ "Hargrave effortlessly sweeps the reader along with her protagonists. Bravery in all its forms proves invaluable to the quest, and the notion of myth-made-reality adds a sheen of magic to the narrative." —Booklist, Starred Review
"An atmospheric tale for older readers wanting an action-focused fairy tale." —Kirkus Reviews
"[A] tense journey that boasts a mythic essence and a well-earned end." —Publishers Weekly
"I was won over. . . . by the beautiful descriptions of frosty branches and starry night skies, of flying across the snow on a sleigh pulled by dogs, [and] most of all by its heartening message: 'We will weather this together.'" —The New York Times
“At once an epic adventure and an intimate tale about family. More than just a gripping story, it presents a timely and powerful allegory for how humanity and nature are inextricably linked. A truly beautiful book.” —Soman Chainani, bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil
“I loved curling up on a snowy night with The Way Past Winter! Kiran captures all the magic of a classic fairy tale; this story of strong sisters, a shapeshifting bear, eternal winter, parents' mistakes, and stolen children is captivating and impossible to put down.” —Tui T. Sutherland, bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series