When the Snow Fell

Joel, a motherless boy growing up in Northern Sweden, sets ambitious New Year's resolutions that seem almost impossible given his circumstances, with a sailor father battling his own struggles and the watchful eyes of the local community. His brave act of saving an old man from a frozen death earns him unexpected recognition and shifts his life in new directions. This book is the third installment in a well-loved children's series by Henning Mankell.