Orphan Sophie dreams of being someonespecial. Lost in the snow on a school trip toRussia, she's rescued by Princess AnnaVolkonskaya. But as night falls and wolvesprowl, Sophie discovers more than dreams inthe princess's crumbling palace of secrets .
The bestselling magical adventure, perfect for winter nights... Alone in the world, Sophie dreams of being someone special, butshe could never have imagined this ...On a school tripto Russia, Sophie and her two friends find themselves on thewrong train.They are rescued by the beautiful Princess Anna Volkonskaya, whotakes them to her winter palace and mesmerises them with storiesof lost diamonds and a tragic past.But as night falls and wolves prowl, Sophie discovers more thandreams in the crumbling palace of secrets ...An exciting, atmospheric, romantic fairy tale.With shades of Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke and DodieSmith's I Capture the Castle. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s BookPrize and the Specsavers National Book Awards.Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide.'A classic winter's tale.' THE FINANCIAL TIMES '... an engrossing, deeply atmospheric story.'THE TELEGRAPH'A highlight of this year's fiction.' THE TIMES 'Fans of Eva Ibbotson will love this gripping tale.'THE WEEK JUNIOR
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