A modern-day fairy tale full of frosty magic, Amy Wilson’s stunning debut about a girl who discovers that she is Jack Frost’s daughter will enchant fans of the Emily Windsnap series and Frozen . “As magical as frost itself, The Lost Frost Girl is a truly special tale, told with gorgeous prose and filled with compelling characters. I absolutely loved it!”  —Sarah Beth Durst, author of Journey Across the Hidden Islands With a name like hers, Owl never expected her life to be normal, at home or at school. But when Owl finds out that she is Jack Frost’s daughter, her world shifts beyond what she could ever imagine. Determined to meet him, Owl delves into Jack’s wonderful world of winter and magic—the kind of place she thought only existed in fairy tales. And as she notices frost patterns appearing on her skin and her tears turning to ice, Owl starts to wonder if being Jack Frost’s daughter means that she has powers of her very own. At once breathtaking and brimming with heart, The Lost Frost Girl is a story of family, friendship, and the magic of embracing who you are meant to be. Gr 4–7—Twelve-year-old Owl has never met her father. She doesn't even know who he is. But when the onset of puberty brings an awakening of magical powers, she finally discovers the truth: her father is Jack Frost, the irrepressible nature spirit responsible for the winter months. Owl has inherited some of her father's powers, but she has no idea how to control them and her father has no interest in helping her learn. Moreover, she finds out that her very existence may have been engineered by another jealous nature spirit as a trap for her father. As tension mounts in the fairy court, Owl must learn to use her powers wisely and speak out, despite the fact that the fae are unwilling to listen to a mere half-human. This character-driven fantasy exhibits a nice balance between Owl's magical adventures and her human struggles with friendship and school. Secondary characters, including Owl's artist mother, best friend Mallory, and mysterious new boy Avery, are all interesting and well-drawn; the members of the fairy court are, perhaps intentionally, less knowable. The pacing lags a bit in the first half of the book, but picks up steam as the plot develops. Occasional Briticisms in this UK import shouldn't hinder American readers' understanding or enjoyment of the story; the setting is vague enough to be almost anywhere. VERDICT Purchase where fantasy flies off the shelves.—Misti Tidman, Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, OH “Deftly integrates figures from folkore and ancient mythology into the wider narrative of family, friendship and identity.” - Primary Times “This debut is a sparklingly frosty read, full of feisty characters, myth and mystery.” - Daily Mail “A story of wild winds and bitter frosts with the warmth of friendship at its heart” - Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher “A winter treat full of frosty magic.” - Katherine Woodfine, bestselling author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow “Charming, clever, and enchanting, The Lost Frost Girl is a modern fairy tale about discovering yourself and the place you truly belong.” - Kristin Bailey, author of The Silver Gate “As magical as frost itself, The Lost Frost Girl is a truly special tale, told with gorgeous prose and filled with compelling characters. I absolutely loved it!” - Sarah Beth Durst, author of Journey Across the Hidden Islands “A perfect read for those who love wintery magic and a strong female character proving her place in the world.” - BookTrust “Similar to Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, Wilson’s debut nicely blends reality and fantasy into an entertaining read. Wilson brings the fairy tale individuals to life while maintaining a delightful combination of realism and fantasy. A promising first novel.” - Booklist “This character-driven fantasy exhibits a nice balance between Owl’s magical adventures and her human struggles with friendship and school. Purchase where fantasy flies off the shelves.” - School Library Journal “Owl’s growing pains and desire to understand her roots will keep readers engaged, as will the fantastical fay world, with its volatile spirits and sharp edges.” - Publishers Weekly “A fantastical, frost-filled, coming-of-age debut.” - Kirkus Reviews Amy Wilson has a background in journalism and lives in Bristol, England, with her young family. She is a graduate of the Bath Spa University MA in creative writing. She is the author of the critically acclaimed debut novel The Lost Frost Girl and Angel and Bavar.  You can visit her online at www.amywilsonbooks.com.