by Jenny Nimmo · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780749701390
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«The Snow Spider» is Jenny Nimmo's children's fantasy novel, published by Mammoth in paperback (144 pages, in English).
On his ninth birthday, Gwyn discovers he may have inherited the magic of his Welsh ancestors. His grandmother gives him five gifts, and when he throws one into the wind, a silver spider appears. With her help, he might be able to bring back his sister Bethan, who disappeared some time ago.
First installment of The Magician Trilogy; 1989 edition.
For child and young adult readers who enjoy stories of magic, mystery, and protagonists who discover extraordinary powers.
Jenny Nimmo is a British author of children's books, including fantasy and adventure novels, chapter books, and picture books. Born in England, she has lived mostly in Wales for 40 years. She is probably best known for two series of fantasy novels: The Magician Trilogy (1986–1989), contemporary stories rooted in Welsh myth, and Children of the Red King (2002–2010), featuring schoolchildren endowed with magical powers. The Snow Spider, first of the Magician books, won the second annual Nestlé Smarties Book Prize and the 1987 Tir na n-Og Award as the year's best originally English-language book with an authentic Welsh background. The Stone Mouse was highly commended for the 1993 Carnegie Medal. Several others of hers have been shortlisted for children's book awards.
