Fia and the Last Snow Deer

Eilish Fisher, Dermot Flynn

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Puffin
20 January 2026

A truly timeless novel in verse about hope, kindness and the power of friendship from an exceptional new writing talent.

Born under the same solstice sky thirteen years ago, Fia and her snow deer Solas have always had a powerful and unbreakable connection. But as Fia's village face a seemingly eternal winter, they turn their sights to Solas and an ancient prophecy that promises the return of sunlight and life, if the ultimate sacrifice is made . . .

Refusing to allow the worst to happen, Fia and her cousin Mish run from the village with Solas, seeking out the Deer Mother - the mythical being who wakes the sun at the winter solstice and who might be their only hope.

But the wilderness is harsh and shadows lurk at every turn. Can they make it to the Deer Mother? And, if they do, what choices will Fia face to bring back the sun and save her village?

A powerful and beautiful tale set in snowy pre-historic Ireland, about hope, kindness and the power of friendship, from exceptional new writing talent, Eilish Fisher, brought to life with stunning illustrations from Dermot Flynn.

Praise for Fia and the Last Snow Deer

'Tender, hopeful and thrillingly wild' Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of Sky Song

'A beautiful, lyrical read full of love, hardship and hope . . . I cannot recommend this book highly enough.' Reading Zone, five star review

'Visually delicious and lyrically lovely' Oliver Callen, RT

Radio One

'A stunning debut, which should become a classic, with immediate appeal for fans of writers like Michelle Paver and Abi Elphinstone.' The Irish Times

'An otherworldly debut' Image Magazine

'Writing and illustration of equal beauty' Sara Keating, Best Books of 2024 selection, The Irish Times

By: Eilish Fisher
Illustrated by: Dermot Flynn
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9780241651957
ISBN 10: 0241651956
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 20 January 2026
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Eilish Fisher lives in the mountains of County Wicklow with her partner and son. She has a masters degree in early medieval Irish history and literature and a doctorate in medieval English literature from Maynooth University. Eilish's poetry has been published in a range of magazines and journals and her debut novel, Fia and the Last Snow Deer, published by Puffin, Uk, has been awarded and shortlisted for multiple awards, including the An Post Children's Book of the year, Senior Category 2024, the Eilis Dillon Award and the overall KPMG Book of the Year awards at the 2025 KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards. Eilish has received a Laureate na n g mentorship from Children's Books Ireland, a Word's Ireland mentorship, and a full Literary Bursary Award from the Irish Arts Council.