When Silvu is invited to the midwinter feast for the first time, he's unsure how to fit in with the other children. Then, at the request of an unexpected visitor, he finds himself with an important task - to look after a magical ring. The creatures of the forest are there to help him, if he listens. A gorgeous retelling of a Victorian tale.

This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 9 to 10 to read without support.

Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including:

Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions

Independent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently

Rise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.

How Readerful works:
- Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more.
- Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.