Looking for some wintry page-turners for the festive season? Here is a great selection for teenagers – perfect for a cosy read!
My Swordhand is Singing by Marcus Sedgwick
A menacing and dark tale inspired by vampire folklore set in the 17th century
Dead Man’s Cove by Lauren St John
Rescued from an orphanage, Laura end up in the idyllic Cornish coast but all is not what it seems
Lost Christmas by David Logan
A strange tale of Antony who does not know himself but feels the pain of others when they shake his hand
After the Snow by S D Crockett
15 year old Willo is left alone in the freezing cold and snow covered hills that have been his home for years
One Crow Alone by Sophie Crockett
In the midst of a never ending Christmas Magda gradually loses all the things that give her life meaning and direction
The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
Darkly magical and intense, full of amazing characters and worlds this will be a hugely popular series
Winterkill by Kate Boorman
The first in a series which is sure to have many keen followers
Stealing Snow by Danielle Page
A grown up fairy tale all swirling around the land of Algid
My True Love Gave to Me by various authors
A collection of Christmas – themed romantic short stories for each of the ‘twelve days’
The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell
A story of revolution, adventure, running away from the Russian army and of course…wolves
As Red as Blood by Salla Simukka
First of a trilogy set in Finland – an intriguing and brilliantly crafted thriller
The Winter Place by Alexander Yates
Another story set in Finland! This time about two orphaned siblings trying to get some sense of family
Prisoner of Ice and Snow by Ruth Lauren
Sacha is imprisoned in an ice fortress when she is accused of stealing a valuable music box from the Royal family
A Shiver of Snow and Ice by Lisa Lueddecke
When the sky turns red it’s a sign that danger is ahead. Atmospheric and thrilling adventure story
Winter Damage by Natasha Carthew
An adventure story with Ennor Carne at the centre looking for her mother
Have a fabulous Christmas and I wish you all the best for 2022
Mrs Peters
Librarian
