Midwinterblood [Paperback]

Seven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwinedthis is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice by a three-time Printz Award Honoree.

Reminiscent of David Mitchell'sCloud Atlas. . . stark, suspenseful writing. School Library Journal

An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? From award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love.

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APublishers WeeklyBest Children's Book of 2013
AKirkus ReviewsBest Teen Book of 2013

Praise for Midwinterblood:
A story that's simultaneously romantic, tragic, horrifying, and transcendental is more than enough to hold readers' attention, no matter their age. Publishers Weekly, starred review

Part love story, part mystery, part horror, this is as much about the twisting hand of fate as it is about the mutability of folk tales. Its strange spell will capture you. Booklist, starred review

The Time Traveler's WifemeetsLostin this chilling exploration of love and memory . . . Haunting, sophisticated and ultimately exquisite. Kirkus, starred review

Sedgwick's prose is unadorned yet melancholic. . . Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

Sedgwick's prose is taut, careful, and chilling. The Horn Book, starred review

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