The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner Harper Collins Only the hardest species survive

Only the hardest species survive at these latitudes including the ice-loving Dahurian larch of Siberia

he possesses more power than a single man was ever meant to wield

and Nancy Caroline

and cursed objects to save those unlucky enough to call any of the paintings their own—or to free the world from those who would misuse the power of the paintings

They are Ted Chiang at his best: profound

The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner Harper Collins Only the hardest species surviveIn this unforgettable story full of charm, witand just a bit of magica woman down on her luck is given a second chance at fixing her life and trying one year all over again. Perfect for readers of Josie Silver and Rebecca Serle. Sadie Thatchers life has fallen apart in spectacular fashion. In one fell swoop, she managed to lose her job, her apartment, and her boyfriendall thanks to her big mouth. So when a fortune teller offers her one wish, Sadie