Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost Fair

By Natasha Hastings | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

A heartwarming and magical adventure, The Frost Fair is a dazzling historical fantasy perfect for fans of Frozen and Serafina and the Black Cloak. 

It's winter, 1683, and the Great Frost has swept into London.

By day, thirteen-year-old Thomasina and her friend Anne peddle sweets on the frozen river, hearing rumors of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find it, Father Winter himself will grant any wish you have.

And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, whose death left her family fractured.

But once they discover Father Winter’s icy kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair isn’t exactly what it seems… and that some wishes never come for free.

With a delightful fantasy setting and unique magic system, The Frost Fair is an enchanting look at the power of friendship, the way grief shapes all of us, and how love can warm even the coldest heart.


But to mend her fractured family, what price is she truly willing to pay?


  • A Magical Winter World: Step onto the frozen River Thames in 1683 London, a world of enchanted sweets, mysterious conjurers, and a legendary Frost Fair that only appears after dark.
  • A Heartbreaking Wish: Driven by a desperate hope to bring her twin brother back, Thomasina will risk everything, even if it means bargaining with the dangerous Father Winter himself.
  • Secrets and Bargains: The icy kingdom is dazzling, but its magic is treacherous. Thomasina soon learns that the fair’s promises come with secrets and a cost she may not be able to pay.
  • An Unforgettable Girls’ Adventure: With her new friend Anne by her side, Thomasina must navigate the fair’s deceptions, discovering that true warmth comes from courage and loyalty.

Editions of Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost Fair

Hardcover
ISBN 9780063161276
EBook
ISBN 9780063161290

Read an Excerpt

A heartwarming and magical adventure, The Frost Fair is a dazzling historical fantasy perfect for fans of Frozen and Serafina and the Black Cloak. 

It's winter, 1683, and the Great Frost has swept into London.

By day, thirteen-year-old Thomasina and her friend Anne peddle sweets on the frozen river, hearing rumors of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find it, Father Winter himself will grant any wish you have.

And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, whose death left her family fractured.

But once they discover Father Winter’s icy kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair isn’t exactly what it seems… and that some wishes never come for free.

With a delightful fantasy setting and unique magic system, The Frost Fair is an enchanting look at the power of friendship, the way grief shapes all of us, and how love can warm even the coldest heart.


But to mend her fractured family, what price is she truly willing to pay?


  • A Magical Winter World: Step onto the frozen River Thames in 1683 London, a world of enchanted sweets, mysterious conjurers, and a legendary Frost Fair that only appears after dark.
  • A Heartbreaking Wish: Driven by a desperate hope to bring her twin brother back, Thomasina will risk everything, even if it means bargaining with the dangerous Father Winter himself.
  • Secrets and Bargains: The icy kingdom is dazzling, but its magic is treacherous. Thomasina soon learns that the fair’s promises come with secrets and a cost she may not be able to pay.
  • An Unforgettable Girls’ Adventure: With her new friend Anne by her side, Thomasina must navigate the fair’s deceptions, discovering that true warmth comes from courage and loyalty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost Fair about?

A heartwarming and magical adventure, The Frost Fair is a dazzling historical fantasy perfect for fans of Frozen and Serafina and the Black Cloak. 

It's winter, 1683, and the Great Frost has swept into London.

By day, thirteen-year-old Thomasina and her friend Anne peddle sweets on the frozen river, hearing rumors of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find it, Father Winter himself will grant any wish you have.

And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, whose death left her family fractured.

But once they discover Father Winter’s icy kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair isn’t exactly what it seems… and that some wishes never come for free.

With a delightful fantasy setting and unique magic system, The Frost Fair is an enchanting look at the power of friendship, the way grief shapes all of us, and how love can warm even the coldest heart.


But to mend her fractured family, what price is she truly willing to pay?


  • A Magical Winter World: Step onto the frozen River Thames in 1683 London, a world of enchanted sweets, mysterious conjurers, and a legendary Frost Fair that only appears after dark.
  • A Heartbreaking Wish: Driven by a desperate hope to bring her twin brother back, Thomasina will risk everything, even if it means bargaining with the dangerous Father Winter himself.
  • Secrets and Bargains: The icy kingdom is dazzling, but its magic is treacherous. Thomasina soon learns that the fair’s promises come with secrets and a cost she may not be able to pay.
  • An Unforgettable Girls’ Adventure: With her new friend Anne by her side, Thomasina must navigate the fair’s deceptions, discovering that true warmth comes from courage and loyalty.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost Fair?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and grief

Where can I read a sample of Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost Fair?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063161276

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost Fair?

Natasha Hastings

Who is the Publisher of the book Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost Fair?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost Fair is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780063161276) and ebook(ISBN 9780063161290)

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