title: The Snow Queen : A Retelling of the Fairy Tale
author:  Hans Christian Andersen 
description: Gr 3-5Andersen's tale has been considerably abridged to fit into a picture-book format, and the most obvious references to Christianity have been removed. The retelling still emphasizes the struggle between good and evil, as it relates Gerda's quest to rescue her friend Kai from the clutches of the Snow Queen. Ibatoulline's sumptuous paintings perfectly capture the tale's high drama. Appropriately, the first glimpse of the two friends is from the snowy rooftops of their town, though they're snug and warm indoors. Then a splinter from the evil troll's mirror enters the room on a gust of wind, and Kai's heart is pierced. The dramatic moment is seen from above as a whirl of white invades the room. The next scene finds Kai, scared yet stubbornly clinging to his sled as the Snow Queen's sleigh whisks him away into the night. As Kai falls under her enchantment, the story turns to Gerda and her efforts to bring him back. The gentle, wistful child's strength lies in her certitude and innocent love, and she wins over everyone she meets. Whether it's in his meticulously crafted landscapes or in the emotive faces of his characters, Ibatoulline's paintings are eye-catching and memorable. Another outstanding version of a classic story.Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
zlib_text: > > QUEEN OF SNOW
  
  > > FAIRYTALES REIMAGINED BOOK 1
  
  > LAURA BURTON
  
  > JESSIE CAL
  
  > BURTON & BURCHELL LTD
  
  The characters and storylines are fictitious, and any resemblance to real-life
  people and events are purely coincidental. The authors retain all of the
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  All rights reserved by Laura Burton and Jessie Cal 2021.
  
  First Edition
  
  Published by: Burton & Burchell Ltd
  
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  This book is written in U.S. English
  
  Edited by Susie Poole
  
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  > DEDICATION
  
   _This series is written especially for fans of Once Upon a Time, who need
  more thrilling adventures, true love’s kisses and good triumphing over evil.
  Sho