Mandy and James try to save a pair of foxes when Mrs. Ponsonby decides at Christmastime that the creatures are a danger to her dogs, and encourages the farmers to get rid of them, but the men plan something more permanent than simply driving the beasts away.
After a terrible accident, Freya wakes up in an unfamiliar place. Well, actually Freya isn't even her name but everyone calls her that now. Her hair is snowy-white now and when she is scared she can freeze things... Saved by a mysterious stranger, she finds herself in a new reality with mages, swords, knights, and dragons, where she has to survive and find a way home. And this is not easy since she pays attention to the wrong knight at a tournament without knowing his true identity and also meets with a certain piece of a prince (not prince charming at all). Enrolled into the Royal Academy of Magical Arts, she finds out that both of them are there as well and refuse to leave her alone. But can fire melt a heart of ice? And can true ice bring relief to a dragon?
""Feathers and Frost,"" an enchanting arctic fantasy unfolds as 17-year-old Kira discovers she's the last of the Frost Weavers, a legendary lineage with the power to control seasons through magical birds. As an endless winter threatens her village's survival, Kira must master her newfound abilities and confront the unyielding Winter Bird. Set against a backdrop of Inuit-inspired culture, this coming-of-age tale weaves a tapestry of myth and reality, alternating between Kira's present struggles and folktales of past Frost Weavers. The novel delves deep into themes of climate change, personal responsibility, and self-discovery, offering a fresh perspective on environmental issues through its unique blend of science and magic. As Kira unravels dark secrets about her ancestors and grapples with moral dilemmas, readers are invited to reflect on the far-reaching consequences of their actions. With its lyrical prose, complex character relationships, and a strong, diverse female protagonist, this YA fantasy reimagines winter fairy tales for a new generation, challenging older teens to consider their place in a changing world.