The Twelve Months

A new version of a forgotten fairy tale

A must-read fairy tale for all seasons

If you were looking for children’s Christmas books, then a fairy tale book seems one of the best possible choices.

Joanna is used to her life with her stepmother and stepsister. They are stubborn, cruel and enjoy nothing better than pushing her around and telling her what to do. But things get even worse when Stella, Joanna’s spoilt stepsister, turns eighteen and the first gentleman suitors announce their visits.

In the middle of the winter, Joanna is sent out to collect impossible gifts for Stella and her visitors. On the first one of these missions, Joanna comes across something in the woods – something that she had only heard about in stories – the circle of the Twelve Months, a group of wise men who control the seasons.

By helping Joanna with her gifts, the Twelve Months only succeed in inspiring more hatred from Stella, but what will happen when Stella and her mother discover the truth behind Joanna’s trips? How will they fare when they are face to face with the Twelve Months themselves?

There’s only one way to find out…