If you’re anything like me, then curling up with a good book in front of a roaring fire with a mug of steaming hot chocolate is incredibly appealing on a cold wintry day. Are you looking for a tale to read aloud as a family, recommend to a friend, or enjoy yourself? Below are 8 wintry adventures for children and teens.
Ages 8-11
The King’s Equal
Prince Raphael is arrogant, selfish, and rich. When his dying father requires him to marry a girl who is his equal, Raphael gives his advisors one year to find the perfect girl or be cast in the dungeon for the rest of their lives. Far away in the mountains, the beautiful Rosamund hears of the Prince’s command. Encouraged by her friend, the wise old wolf, she travels to confront the Prince with a challenge of her own.
Ages 8-11
Snow Treasure
Peter Lundstrom has only known Norway as his home, and now it is about to be invaded by Germany. His beloved home harbors one of the largest gold supplies in Europe, and the people will not allow the Germans to take their country’s treasure, worth 9 million dollars. The only escape is to smuggle the gold to America, away from the active battlefront. But when the Germans invade, and there is no escape other than past prying German eyes, Peter and his friends might be the only hope. With sleds holding hundreds of thousands of dollars of gold, Peter and the children of Norway hold the fate of their country in their hands.
Ages 8-11
The Chronicles of Narnia
Digory Kirke never expected to touch a ring and be transported to another world. Edmund Pevensie never planned on crawling through a wardrobe into a snowy forest. And Eustace Scrubb certainly never wanted to fall through a painting into an ocean. But they all did. And all of these children found themselves called to the world of Narnia by the great lion, Aslan himself, to fight for the country and its people.
Ages 12-14
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Mr. Popper loved reading about faraway places that he was never able to visit. But when the South Pole comes to visit him in the form of a penguin lovingly named Captain Cook, Mr. Popper discovers that the adventures at home can sometimes be as great as those abroad.
Ages 12-14
Treasures of the Snow
Annette has hated Lucien ever since he caused the accident that crippled her younger brother, Dani. While Annette fosters her bitterness and anger, Lucien is shunned by the community and searches for healing and solace in the home of an old woodcarver, desperate to hide from the guilt and grief he bears.
Ages 12-14
Viking Quest
Every child in Ireland knows to fear the Vikings, and Briana O’Toole has heard every story of their vicious raids. As the daughter of an Irish chieftain, her life has been one of safety and comfort. But when the Vikings attack her peaceful town and Bree is captured by a boy who she thought was a friend, she is separated from her family and destined to slavery in Norway. Alone and helpless, Bree must hold onto her courage before she loses hope of ever returning home.
Ages 15+
Wishtress
Myrthe was born as the Wishtress, every tear producing a wish. But when she is cursed, Myrthe’s next tear will end her life. Bastiaan holds the power to stop time, but what happened in the Stillness will haunt him forever. Only by reaching the Well of Talents can they both possibly reverse the curse and save the kingdom of Winterune before the Murder Prince gains complete control of the people.
Ages 15+
Truth Cursed
When Cressida Hoth was eight years old, a curse was placed upon her where she could never tell a lie. For most of her life, it acted as a blessing to those around her. But when the finishing school she is attending as a young woman is revealed to be a front for a rebel spy ring, Cressida’s curse suddenly endangers not only herself, but her friends and her country.
