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Gr 5 Up—In the arctic land of Gairda, 13-year old Lyriana and her younger brother Zave have one chance of survival after their mother's passing—to find the legendary Orphan's Garden, where winter doesn't rule. Lyriana is described as having beige skin and light brown hair. Other characters are described as having a multitude of skin, hair, and eye colors. In alternating sections, Brob, a Giant boy, is banished from King Cormoran's lands with his family and steers them toward the garden he accidentally made as a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More