The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair
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The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair by Natasha Hastings
Absolutely stunning Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic A F Steadman An amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.‘A gloriously told, wonderfully wintry debut, Hastings' beautifully evocative historical novel is set during the Great Frost of 1683 and revolves around two girls drawn into the sinister world of a mysterious conjuror’ Waterstones, Books of the Year 2022
‘A frozen Thames offers frosty magic. . Exceptional’ The Times
'Spooky and haunting – what struck me most about this historical fiction/fantasy story for children was the high quality of the writing' Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl
“This is perfect for cosy readings on chilly nights” The Week Junior’s Book of the Week
‘An exciting and mysterious debut’ Editor’s Choice in The Bookseller
‘A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale of atonement’ Kirkus Magazine (USA)
‘A great, fast-paced book full of adventure – and I feel lucky to have had my hands on a yet-to-be published copy’ Books up North
‘A haunting story of loss and of love, this book crackles with icy atmosphere’ inews.co.uk, 30 best children’s books for Christmas 2022
Included in the Mail on Sunday and Scottish Mail on Sunday’s Children’s recommendations for December 2022 (04/12/22).
Natasha Hastings is the bestselling author of fantasy books for adults and children. Her debut novel, The Frost Fair, was Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month in November 2023, longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, Editor’s Choice in The Bookseller, and a Times Book of the Week. The second in the trilogy – The Sea Queen, published September 2024 – became a number 1 Amazon bestseller.
Her debut regency romantasy for adults, How To Charm A Viscount, will be released in 2025 under the name Natasha J. Hastings.
Natasha has a first class History degree from the University of Cambridge.
As well as reading and writing books, Natasha loves: going to the theatre, live music, peppermint tea, murder mysteries, travel, Greek food, attempting to knit her own jumpers, swimming, and befriending as many cats as she can.
Alex T. Smith is an award-winning illustrator of children’s books including the Claude series. He is a World Book Day Illustrator.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780008496081 |
| ISBN 10 | 0008496080 |
| Title | The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair |
| Author | Natasha Hastings |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2023-10-26 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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