Blood Red Snow White by Marcus Sedgwick

New novel has as its subject Ransome's time during the Russian Revolution

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A new novel that combines three stories - fairy tale, spy thriller and love story - in one, has the Russian Revolution as its backdrop and Arthur Ransome as the main protagonist. Perfect reading for Ransome enthusiasts of all ages!

Blood Red Snow White has been shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award. For more information on the awards, click here.

Marcus Sedgwick was a popular speaker at this year's Literary Weekend. The Dark Horse was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 2002, and The Swordhand is Singing won the Shadowing vote for the 2007 Carnegie medal. The inaugural Carnegie Medal was awarded to Arthur Ransome in 1937 for Pigeon Post.

Published by Orion Childrens. RRP: £9.99. ISBN: 1842551841.

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