M. G. Leonard, the award-winning bestselling author of the Adventures on Trains series and Twitch, dazzles in this exciting, magical mystery about the power of love and friendship, the beauty of the natural world, and the dangers of climate change. Perfect for boys and girls of 8-12. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s 'The Snow Queen', The Ice Children follows eleven-year-old Bianca Albedo as she embarks on an adventure to save her younger brother Finn, and the other children who are found frozen across the city. In order to uncover the truth, Bianca must track down a mysterious figure and travel to a fantastical world, full of wonder and magical adventure, where winter reigns supreme. If Bianca is to save her brother and all the other children, she must find a way to save winter itself. Perfect for fans of The Last Bear and Julia and the Shark.