In "The Third Day, the Frost" by Suzi Dougherty, a small New England town is plunged into chaos when a deadly frost appears after an unusually warm autumn. Farmers struggle to salvage their crops, while the community faces growing tensions and fears of their fragile way of life being threatened. At the center of the turmoil is a young woman who believes that the frost might be a sign of something more profound—an omen linked to a long-buried family secret. As the town confronts its past, characters grapple with love, loss, and the fight for survival in the face of nature's unpredictability. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Playaway Young Adult, The Tomorrow, Tomorrow .

This book 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 2014 by Bolinda Publishing .

John Marsden is Australia's bestselling author for teenagers and a highly acclaimed picture book writer.