Description
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.
Bette Westera is the award-winning Dutch children's writer of over 130 books for children.
Aida De Jong is a Dutch illustrator, designer and teacher who finds her inspiration in nature, folklore and history. She has illustrated several children's books and lives in Gouda in the Netherlands.
David Colmer is an award-winning Australian translator of Dutch poetry and prose. He lives in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
72 pages. Color illustrations throughout.
Hardcover. 9.8 in H | 7.9 in W
