Winter Damage

A heart-rending quest story about children in a bitterly cold, climate-changed Cornwall, searching for the everyday comforts and love of the world so recently lost -- Susan Elkin * The Independent * A tough, heart-breaking story of loss, fear and friendship * We love This Book * A poetic, chilling and moving debut * Lovereading.co.uk * Small but perfectly formed, Winter Damage is the sort of book that begs to be read out loud, even if theres no-one else near to hear it. Its a stone-cold stunner with an uncommonly humble heart, and I urge you to take in into yours, too -- Niall Alexander * Tor.com * A beautiful book. It's mysterious and lyrical, sad but hopeful, and truly unforgettable. * The Bookbag.co.uk Top Teen Reads 2013 * Introducing a resourceful teenage heroine in bitter circumstances . . . This gripping quest tale is set in Cornwall in a near future suffering the effects of climate change and social collapse. Ennor sets out across the frozen moors to bring her mother home for Christmas, learning survival skills and the meaning of friendship from a gypsy girl and eventually joined by her younger brother and a childhood friend -- Geraldine Brennan * The Observer *

Natasha is a Country Writer from Cornwall where she lives with her girlfriend of nineteen years. She has had three books of poetry published. Her first novel Winter Damage was nominated for the 2014 Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for several national awards including the prestigious Branford Boase Award 2014. The Light That Gets Lost is due to be published autumn 2015. She has recently completed her third book, also for Bloomsbury. She occasionally runs 'Wild Writing' workshops but spends most of her time writing outside in all weathers. She is also a survival expert and trained walks guide.