The Snow Leopard, originally published in 2007, has been re-imagined in this deluxe large-format edition. This new edition portrays each of Jackie's paintings as originally intended, displaying the whole of each painting, printed on a smooth off-white uncoated paper. A tale of magic and myth set amongst the Himalayan mountains, with Jackie's glorious illustrations and lyrical text now matched by the lavish production values of this book. An instant classic. As the Snow Leopard's earthly life begins to wane, she searches for a pure and incorruptible soul to pass her knowledge and power to in order that the hidden valley can remain safe. For the Mergich Realm, the sacred and secret place guarded by spirits in animal form, is under threat from those from outside who would seek to exploit its riches. AUTHOR: Jackie Morris is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed writer, artist and illustrator, and a previous nomineee for the CILP Carnegie Medal and the Kate Greenaway Award.