The Frost Goblin

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The deepest frost has the power to rekindle hope in anyone whos lost it

In Bertie Crash-Wallop's noisy family, it can sometimes feel like there is no room for a quiet boy like him. But when Bertie meets a family of goblins on the night of the deepest frost, is it possible he might make some magic and discover his own place in the world

Join Bertie and the Frost Goblins on an exciting adventure in this beautifully moving story by the bestselling author of Sky Song and The Unmapped Chronicles, Abi Elphinstone, and renowned illustrator Fiona Woodcock. The perfect book for frosty winter's nights and cosy Christmas mornings.

Also by Abi Elphinstone & Fiona Woodcock:
The Snow Dragon

Praise for The Snow Dragon:
'stunning, dreamlike illustrations, whisking the reader into a sparkling, icy landscape where you'll believe almost anything is possible' - Daily Mail
'A lovely longer-form picture book full of atmospheric wonder.' - Metro
'Bewitching illustrations and tender words combine to tell a story of bravery and hope.' - i Newspaper

Author Bio

Abi Elphinstone grew up in Scotland where she spent most of her childhood building dens, hiding in tree houses, and running wild across highland glens. After being coaxed out of her treehouse, she studied English at Bristol University and then worked as a teacher in Africa, Berkshire, and London. She is the author of the Dreamsnatcher trilogy and the Unmapped Chronicles, among other books for young readers, and the editor of anthologyWinter Magic. When shes not writing, Abi volunteers for the childrens literacy charity Coram Beanstalk, speaks in schools, and travels the world looking for her next story. You can find more about Abi atAbiElphinstone.comor on Facebook at Facebook.com/Abi.Elphinstone. From an early age Fiona knew that she wanted to earn her living drawing. Since graduating from Glasgow School of Art she has been working freelance in London on animated films, commercials, animation artwork for West End shows and illustration work. She explores a variety of subject matter through self-initiated and commercial work, deriving inspiration from new places, brilliant people, bold patterns, structures and subtle details in everyday life. All the projects she works on have a paper based handmade origin. She likes to work with a combination of pencil, paint, charcoal, children's blow pens, cutting stencils and experimenting with print techniques whilst dreaming up new characters and stories.