Snowbone

In this companion novel to Barkbelly, Cat Weatherill delivers a magical adventure starring Snowbone, a determined wooden girl. She leads her 'tiddlin' friends on a perilous chase to save their people, the Ashenpeakers, from human slave traders. Their journey is fraught with danger, including encounters with feathered flying machines, a mysterious ancient prophecy, a looming volcano, and even hungry cannibals. The story explores themes of courage, leadership, and friendship as Snowbone navigates challenges and learns to guide her team. While the book contains intense elements like slavery and cannibals, they are handled within the context of a children's fantasy adventure, focusing on bravery and overcoming adversity.

One pale wooden girl stands on the shore of Black Sand Bay, where the sea meets the sky and the wind meets the water. But Snowbone knows that she and her wooden friends can't stay here forever. Something is happening deep within the forest. Something--someone--that must be stopped. Determined to save the Ashenpeakers from a dark destiny, Snowbone leads her gang of wooden tiddlins on a perilous chase--on the heels of human slave traders. They encounter feathered flying machines, a mystifying ancient prophecy, a looming volcano, and hungry cannibals. Snowbone, strong and courageous (and a bit stubborn), urges them on, while learning what it means to be a good leader.In a companion novel to Barkbelly, Cat Weatherill weaves another magical tale about the world of Ashenpeake and its lovable wooden heroes.From the Hardcover edition.