The whimsy of Nevermoor meets the mythical world-building of Neil Gaiman in this unlikely hero's quest to find his parents—and find the home he's always longed for. In a snow-covered land where monsters rule the icy tundra, only song weavers hold the power to control these vicious giants. But for centuries song weavers have been the subject of suspicion—how can those who hold so much power be trusted? Ever since his parents were lost on a pathfinding expedition, Ash has spent his life as an outcast. As a budding song weaver, his village has marked him as a potential threat, even though all he wants to do is protect them. Eager to find his place in the world, he and his cantankerous yet caretaker seek passage on the Frostheart: a ship-like sleigh whose mission is to explore faraway lands. There he meets a fast-talking navigator who becomes his best friend, a walrus captain with a peg leg who runs a tight sleigh, and a mysterious traveler who isn't...
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The whimsy of Nevermoor meets the mythical world-building of Neil Gaiman in this unlikely hero's quest to find his parents—and find the home he's always longed for.In a snow-covered land where monsters rule the icy tundra, only song weavers hold the power to control these vicious giants. But for centuries song weavers have been the subject of suspicion—how can those who hold so much power be trusted?
Ever since his parents were lost on a pathfinding expedition, Ash has spent his life as an outcast. As a budding song weaver, his village has marked him as a potential threat, even though all he wants to do is protect them. Eager to find his place in the world, he and his cantankerous yet caretaker seek passage on the Frostheart: a ship-like sleigh whose mission is to explore faraway lands.
There he meets a fast-talking navigator who becomes his best friend, a walrus captain with a peg leg who runs a tight sleigh, and a mysterious traveler who isn't...