The Chestnut Soldier

The magician Gwyn must once more use his powers when a wicked spirit breaks free. When a strong and ancient evil escapes from the charred body of a broken toy horse and a mysterious stranger arrives, things begin to go horribly wrong. Suddenly friends and sisters are fighting, and a dark force blankets Gwyn's quiet town. Can Gwyn and Arianwen, the Snow Spider, summon the power to fight this last, terrible battle? Jenny Nimmo has written numerous books, including the bestselling Charlie Bone books, which have sold over three million copies. She lives with her family in Wales, where she and her husband run a summer art school at their home. John Keating is an award-winning audiobook narrator and stage actor whose theatre credits include the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Juno and the Paycock. He has also performed with the Irish Repertory Theatre, the Independent Shakespeare Company and La Mama ETC.