The Snow Queen

Written by Bette Westera · Translated by David Colmer · Illustrated by Aida de Jong

A girl journeys to the frozen north to free her bewitched best friend.

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72 pages· ~620L· AR ~4

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Bookroo's summary

When Arne falls under the spell of the powerful Snow Queen, his best friend Janna sets off on a quest to the far north to rescue him. On the way she meets a prince and princess, a riddling crow, a band of robbers, a helpful reindeer and a kind Sami woman. Can friendship melt Arne's frozen heart? A fresh, illustrated retelling of Andersen's tale.

From the publisher

A fresh and magical retelling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, with cozy, contemporary illustrations. When Arne falls under the spell of the powerful Snow Queen, his best friend Janna embarks on a quest to the far north to rescue him. Along the way she encounters a prince and princess, a crow that speaks in riddles, a band of robbers, a helpful reindeer and a kind Sami woman. But what will she find when she reaches her journey's end? Can friendship melt Arne's frozen heart and set him free? Beautifully presented and engagingly retold for today's children, this new edition of a much-loved tale will captivate a whole new generation of readers.

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