The Snow Spider

A good story but felt like it was missing some depth. I mean it's a kids book so I understand, but while it's been compared to [b:The Dark Is Rising 210329 The Dark Is Rising (The Dark is Rising, #2) Susan Cooper https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1349051230l/210329.SY75.jpg 1530651] series I don't think it quite has the same impact and world-building. Still enjoyable and easy to read though. Was fun to re-read it, but probably not worth getting the sequels, for me.

His sister disappeared and his family has never been the same. Now it's Gwyn's birthday and his grandmother has given him five odd gifts. He must learn first if he has inherited the family secret; is he a magician? And then one night a snow spider appears and begins to weave a magical web. Can Gwyn be a magician? And can he find a way to return his sister to the world?