A young adult novel.
From the dustjacket: "The Veil of Snows, which stands on its own as a compelling story, also completes the Helprin/Van Allsburg trilogy that began with their first collaboration, Swan Lake, and A City in Winter, their second book.
Mark Helprin is also the author of the best-selling Winter’s Tale.
Chris Van Allsburg is the creator of two Caldecott winners, The Polar Express and Jumanji.