The Winter Snow Goose
Published on 6. November 2025
120 pages
978-0-00-879684-6 (ISBN)
Description
As autumn turns to winter on Gull Haven Island, a snow goose crash-lands amidst a storm. Tia and Nat jump to the rescue in this heartwarming tale from Gill Lewis.
The arrival of a rare snow goose heralds the start of a very harsh winter for the Haven Islanders. They have to deal with long power cuts, and when the boats can't make it over from the mainland, they start to run out of food and other supplies.
In this dark time, Tia and Nat find a creative way to bring the islanders together in a celebration of light and community that will help see them through to the better days ahead.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
The arrival of a rare snow goose heralds the start of a very harsh winter for the Haven Islanders. They have to deal with long power cuts, and when the boats can't make it over from the mainland, they start to run out of food and other supplies.
In this dark time, Tia and Nat find a creative way to bring the islanders together in a celebration of light and community that will help see them through to the better days ahead.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Reviews / Votes
"This heartwarming story blends wildlife detail with themes of resilience, cooperation and community strength." - School Reading List"Readers will be left with a real sense of warmth and community as well as more understanding of life - human and animal - on islands like the ones Lewis describes so well. It's the perfect book to read snuggled up on a dark evening, and a great choice for young animal lovers." - LoveReading4Kids Star Book
"When a snow goose is found injured on the nature reserve, the whole community comes together as it heralds a fierce winter for them all. The sense of community, simplicity and being there for everyone is so brilliantly shared in this series. The illustrations are stunning making this a favourite series of mine!" - My Shelves Are Full, blog
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Young adult
Reading Age: 7 years, Interest Age: From 7 years
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
18 b/w, illus
File size
21,49 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-00-879684-6 (9780008796846)
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Gill Lewis worked as a vet in the UK and across the world before becoming the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, including Swan Song, Eagle Warrior and Run Wild. Gill's writing has earned her many awards such as the UKLA Children's Book Award and the Little Rebels Award, and several nominations for prestigious awards including the CILIP Carnegie Medal.
