The bitter Russian wind swirls with snowflakes and magic as a fierce young girl takes on tradition in this utterly charming story. The Bear and the Nightingale is a dark fairytale, combining mystical folklore with family drama in a fantastic, frozen setting.
If you’re looking for an unusual page turner with more twists than a 1960’s dance hall, this adrenaline-fuelled ride through Victorian London won’t disappoint.
An icy adventure through a parallel world, incorporating magic, Arctic exploration and the perfect protagonist, the His Dark Materials trilogy stole my heart and my imagination as a child.