The Twistrose Key — Tone Almhjell

When a mysterious parcel arrives at her family's new home, eleven-year-old Lin Rosencjuist has a feeling she's meant to discover what's inside.

Much to Lin's surprise, the ornate key contained in the parcel unlocks a spellbinding world called Sylver, hidden behind the cellar door. Sylver is a magical land of eternal winter, inhabited by animals that shared a special connection with children, either as dear pets or tamed wild animals. In death, they are delivered to Sylver, where they have taken on a curiously human-like form. and still watch over the children they cherish. While Lin is overjoyed to be reunited with her beloved pet, Rufus, she soon learns that the magic of the Petlings and Wilders is failing, and snow trolls want to claim Sylver for themselves. Now Lin must find a way to stop them and save this enchanted world.

Full of charm, suspense, and heartfelt emotion, this instant classic will leave readers breathless.