Children of Winter
(Author) Berlie DohertyA new edition of the much loved classic.Catherine and her family set out for her grandmother's house deep in the Derbyshire hills. Sheltering from a storm in an old cruck barn with her younger sister and brother, it becomes strangely familiar to her, and she is drawn back to a time when three children sheltered all winter away from a terrible plague that was devastating their village.Written by a master storyteller Children of Winter recreates the time when the tiny village of Eyam in Derbyshire cut itself off from the rest of England in 1666.Cover Art by Tamsin Rosewell.
Berlie Doherty
Berlie Doherty is a British author known for her award-winning children's books and young adult fiction. She has written over 60 books, including "Dear Nobody" which won the Carnegie Medal in 1991. Doherty's writing style is characterized by its emotional depth, vivid imagery, and exploration of complex themes such as family relationships, loss, and identity. She is praised for her ability to capture the inner lives of her characters and create powerful, moving narratives. Doherty's work has had a significant impact on the literary genre of children's and young adult fiction, inspiring readers and fellow writers alike. Her most famous work, "Dear Nobody," remains a classic in the genre and continues to resonate with readers around the world.
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