Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo

A spine-tingling magical fantasy and modern classic from the author of Charlie Bone, Jenny Nimmo.

‘Time to find out if you are a magician, Gwyn …’

Gwyn’s grandmother leaves him five gifts: a brooch, a piece of dried seaweed, a tin whistle, a scarf, and a broken toy horse. She tells him they will help make him a magician – but can Gwyn use them to bring his missing sister, Bethan, home?

The Snow Spider won the 1986 Smarties Grand Prix and it was awarded the Tir na n-Og Award in 1987.

Combining all of Jenny Nimmo’s trademark elements – unusual but compelling characters, stunning magic and a rich, vibrant story – The Snow Spider is perfect for readers aged 8 and up and fans of Harry Potter, Moondial and Tom’s Midnight Garden.

This edition features special bonus content, including an interview with Jenny Nimmo, a Welsh language glossary and the chance to find out about the Welsh legends that inspired the story.

‘A heart-warming story full of wonder and magic’ – Julia Eccleshare

A spine-tingling magical fantasy and modern classic from the author of Charlie Bone, Jenny Nimmo.

About the Author: Jenny Nimmo has been an actor, researcher, floor-manager and script editor for children’s television. Her first book The Bronze Trumpeter was published in 1975. The Snow Spider won the Tir na N’Og award and the Smarties Grand Prix. Jenny Nimmo was born in Windsor, Berkshire and now lives in Wales with her artist husband and three bi-lingual children.

29 Aug 2024
 

The Snow Spider (HarperCollins Children’s Classics) by Jenny Nimmo ISBN 9780008726638