Books published by publisher Scholastic New Zealand Ltd

From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes a paperback edition of this gorgeous wintry folk tale for young and old alike - an exciting adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman. 'This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood, goodbyes and beginnings is a must for everyone.' JESSIE BURTON'The Way Past Winter is a masterclass in exquisite storytelling.' CATHERINEDOYLE'Gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet, and that's saying something.' ROBIN STEVENSMila and her sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small forest cabin in the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter for himself and his men. But by the next morning, they've gone - taking Oskar with them. Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters set out to bring Oskar back - even it means going north, crossing frozen wild-lands to find a way past an eternal winter.

Yvonne Morrison rewrites the Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer story, using the characters from A Kiwi Night Before Christmas. Brian is a new lamb born to a couple of the sheep that pull Santa's tractor. But Brian doesn't like rugby - or flying, for that matter. He'd much rather gaze at the stars than fly through them. But brainy Brian's talents prove essential when the team are fog-bound on Christmas Eve.