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The Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost Fair

The Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost Fair

Published in
2022
4.02
on Goodreads (475)

Description

Perfect for fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak and The Night Gardener, this middle grade historical fantasy follows a girl who makes a dangerous wish in order to bring her brother back from the dead. It's winter, 1683, and the Great Frost has swept into London. By day, thirteen-year-old Thomasina and her friend Anne peddle sweets on the frozen river, hearing rumors of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find it, Father Winter himself will grant any wish you have. And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, whose death left her family fractured. But once they discover Father Winter’s icy kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair isn’t exactly what it seems… and that some wishes never come for free. A heartwarming, moving journey and a magical adventure all in one, The Frost Fair is a dazzling historical fantasy perfect for fans of Frozen and The Real Boy.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
368 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Captivating historical setting
  • Whimsical magic elements
  • Strong themes of friendship and family
  • Exciting time-travel adventure