This new edition has artwork from award-winning illustrator Chris Riddell. Lettie Peppercorn lives in a house on stilts near the wind-swept coast of Albion. Nothing incredible has ever happened to her, until one winter"s night, when the night the Snow Merchant comes. He claims to be an alchemist - the greatest that ever lived - and in his suitcase, he carries his newest invention: snow. "A tale of self discovery, family and friendship...an inventive and accomplished debut" - Independent on Sunday "A delightful debut...full of action and invention" - The Sunday Times "A germ of JK and a pinch of Pullman" - TES