Books with title The Penguin in the Snow

Pearls in the Snow, the prequel to Angel on Her Knees and Keys of the Hollow by Patricia Josefchak, takes us back to the winter of 1942 43. Thea s Aunt Grace is a young woman. She is waiting at home alone for her parents to return from a train trip.The parents are travelling in style as only the well-to-do could in the great days of train travel, with special cars for sleeping, eating, and lounging. But a snow slide halts the train and traps them, along with many other passengers, one of whom is a decidedly suspicious character . . .Meanwhile, at home, Grace is faced with her own terrors, as thugs bent on finding gems break into her home. Grace has a safe hiding place, but finds it intolerable as they shout threats at her and break things. An unexpected event saves the day.

The Night Raiders came without warning. They killed many and took others away. Hari's sister Maya was one of those taken and now Hari vows to find her. But Hari has more than The Night Raiders to fear. Is there a brighter future waiting out there for Hari and Maya - somewhere beyond the deadly mountains? This book is part of the Breakouts series. It is perfect for readers who have gained a bit more confidence in reading and who are after a more challenging read, but who aren't yet ready for longer, more demanding reads.