**WINNER Children's Book of the Year Senior Irish Book Awards 2024** 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
brought to life with stunning illustrations from Dermot Flynn. Praise for Fia and the Last Snow
Deer 'Tender hopeful and thrillingly wild' Abi Elphinstone bestselling author of Sky Song
'A beautiful lyrical read full of love hardship and hope . . . I cannot recommend this book
highly enough.' Reading Zone five star review 'Visually delicious and lyrically lovely'
Oliver Callen RTÉ Radio One 'A stunning debut which should become a classic with immediate
appeal for fans of writers like Michelle Paver and Abi Elphinstone.' The Irish Times 'An
otherworldly debut' Image Magazine 'Writing and illustration of equal beauty' Sara Keating
Best Books of 2024 selection The Irish Times
