The first book in an exciting new series from Sedgwick. Sold almost 7,000 copies in hardback and was longlisted for the "Guardian " Children's Fiction Award. A spell-binding story of sorcery and magic set in dark, threatening cities and the frozen countryside in a distant time and place. A dramatic and powerful novel from the author of "The Dark Horse" and "Floodland". Readership level: 10+.