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Fia and the Last Snow Deer

byEilish Fisher, Dermot Flynn (Illustrator), Honi Cooke (Read by)

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Born under the same solstice sky thirteen years ago, Fia and her snow deer Solas have always had a powerful and unbreakable connection. But as Fia's village face a seemingly eternal winter, they turn their sights to Solas and an ancient prophecy that promises the return of sunlight and life, if the ultimate sacrifice is made . . .

Refusing to allow the worst to happen, Fia and her cousin Mish run from the village with Solas, seeking out the Deer Mother - the mythical being who wakes the sun at the winter solstice and who might be their only hope.

But the wilderness is harsh and shadows lurk at every turn. Can they make it to the Deer Mother? And, if they do, what choices will Fia face to bring back the sun and save her village?

A powerful and beautiful tale set in snowy pre-historic Ireland, about hope, kindness and the power of friendship, from exceptional new writing talent, Eilish Fisher.

About Eilish Fisher

Eilish Fisher lives in the mountains of County Wicklow with her partner and son. She has a masters degree in early medieval Irish history and literature and a doctorate in medieval English literature from Maynooth University. Eilish’s poetry has been published in a range of magazines and journals and her debut novel, Fia and the Last Snow Deer, published by Puffin, Uk, has been awarded and shortlisted for multiple awards, including the An Post Children’s Book of the year, Senior Category 2024, the Eilís Dillon Award and the overall KPMG Book of the Year awards at the 2025 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards. Eilish has received a Laureate na nóg mentorship from Children’s Books Ireland, a Word’s Ireland mentorship, and a full Literary Bursary Award from the Irish Arts Council.
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  • Imprint: Puffin
  • ISBN: 9780241715048
  • Length: 168 minutes
  • Price: £9.00
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