In "Winter Shadows" by Margaret Buffie, a young girl named Raven is sent to stay with her estranged grandmother in a small, isolated town during the winter months. As she adjusts to her new surroundings, she discovers the haunting legacy of her family's past and the unresolved tensions that linger in the community. Through eerie encounters and the revelation of secrets, Raven learns about courage, empathy, and the importance of facing one’s fears. The chilling atmosphere mirrors her internal struggle, making for a compelling coming-of-age story that intertwines personal growth with the exploration of family and history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 330 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2012 by Tundra Books .

Margaret Buffie is an award-winning author of young adult books. Her books include The Watcher and Angels Turn Their Backs. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.