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24 May 2026

Inferno freddo

by Facchini, Giuliana
Inferno freddo

Upstream from the Montagna Regina ski resort, at closing time, three hooded men dressed in black riddle the refuge’s empty restaurant with bullets. They warn the mayor of Sottomontagna that they will trigger an avalanche.
By chance, they encounter Theodora and Alberto, two thirteen-year-olds, and take them with them on snowmobiles, at night, to a cabin submerged in snow.
Downstream, the mayor, the police and a group of villagers try to understand what is happening. Rudi and Giulia, the brother and sister of the kidnapped children, investigate and follow a trail that will lead them close to the truth. But the salvation of Theo and Alberto will depend above all on the siblings and will hang on the wisdom and legs of an old mountain man and his dog.

  • Publishing house Pelledoca Editore
  • Year of publication 2026
  • Number of pages 152
  • ISBN 9788832791457
  • Foreign Rights Anna Mioni, anna@ac2.eu
  • Awards Premio Rodari 2022, Premio Arpino 2025
  • Price 16.00

Facchini, Giuliana

Giuliana Facchini studied literature and graduated as a film editor in Rome. She has worked as a theatre actress, as well as being involved in children’s theatre. She has been working as a children’s author for many years. She has published more than 20 novels with major Italian publishing houses, winning several awards, including the 2022 Rodari Prize for Borders and the 2025 Arpino Prize for La mia vita imprevista. She coordinates a reading group for teenagers and promotes reading in schools.

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