Black Snow Falling

In 1592, Ruth, a girl with spirit, a dream that haunts her, and a love she and Silas hide from the world, is robbed of all she holds true. Her friends from Crowbury slide into terrible danger, and she must trust the shadowy one who could destroy them all to save her. This is a story about hope overcoming evil, written with satisfying moral complexity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2019
Publisher: Scotland Street Press

Nominated for the 2019 CILIP Carnegie Medal, this captivating tale follows the journey of Ruth, a spirited girl living in 1592. With secrets, an ancient book of heresy, a haunting dream, and a hidden love, Ruth faces a world that threatens to extinguish her light. When she loses everything dear to her, her friends from Crowbury find themselves in a perilous situation. Hope seems faint, but Ruth must trust the enigmatic figure who holds the power to destroy them all. This story delves into the theme of hope triumphing over evil, showcasing intricate moral complexities. Ruth's devastation tears apart the fabric of time, revealing a visceral halo of rainbow colors spinning towards white. However, evil dream thieves are snatching these halos from unsuspecting victims, many of whom she knows. Through her disturbing dreams of black snow, Ruth makes a shocking discovery: one dream thief is connected to her grandfather and the candle-makers boy, Jude, from long ago. In a desperate bid to save Ruth, Jude makes the ultimate sacrifice, sacrificing himself to protect her from the darkness.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910895313