Sophie Anderson grew up in Swansea, studied at Liverpool University, and has worked as a geologist and science teacher. She wrote textbooks until characters from Slavic folklore began appearing in her work. Sophie has an international family and loves to write stories inspired by different folklores and cultures. Now living in the Lake District with her husband, Sophie enjoys the freedom of home schooling her three children, fell walking, canoeing, and daydreaming.
A timely quest infused with magic
*The Times, Children's Book of the Week*
A delicately drawn fantasy about finding bravery in the unlikeliest
of places.
*The i*
This powerful tale based on Russian folklore tackles issues of
prejudice, fear, loyalty and death with a poetic and evocative
sensitivity...Richly imaginative, with an important message about
cooperation and harmony.
*Daily Mail*
Themes of division, community and kindness are woven into a
spellbinding adventure from one of my favourite contemporary
children's writers.
*The Bookseller*
This richly imaginative story, based on Russian folklore, is a
rewarding read.
*Daily Mail*
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