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The Snow Girl

By Sophie Anderson

Tasha’s snow girl comes alive—but can their magical winter friendship survive spring?

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Average score: 4.83

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The Snow Girl is a tender, wintry fairy tale from the story of the Snow Maiden, blending folk magic, starlit adventure and some very real feelings about loneliness, trust and change. The relationship between Tasha and her grandpa is especially lovely. The beautifully illustrated winter world gives the book plenty of sparkle; do keep a box of tissues nearby, as the story explores illness, fear and the pain of saying goodbye.

Genres

Fantasy Friendship/Family Fairy Tales

What is The Snow Girl about?

When Tasha builds a snow girl with her grandpa, she wishes for it to come to life. Her wish comes true when she meets Alyana, a magical friend made of snow and starlight. Together, they embark on enchanting adventures in a winter wonderland. But as spring approaches, Tasha faces the heart-wrenching reality of saying goodbye to her friend made of winter.

About the author

Sophie Anderson is a much-loved author from the UK who writes magical adventure stories inspired by fairy tales and folklore. Her books, such as 'The House with Chicken Legs' and 'The Girl Who Speaks Bear', take readers on exciting journeys filled with wonder and friendship. Sophie loves exploring nature and sharing enchanting tales with children everywhere.

Discussion ideas around The Snow Girl

Finding friendship: Why does Tasha find it easier to trust Alyana at first than the children near her grandpa's farm, and what helps her begin to open up?

Winter and spring: What do winter and spring seem to represent in Tasha's story? How does the changing season affect the choices she has to make?

When letting go is kind: Why can letting go of someone or something sometimes be an act of love rather than giving up?

Stories that change: Grandpa tells Tasha an old tale, but her own experience becomes different. Why do people retell traditional stories, and how can a story change when it is passed from one person to another?

Caring for the natural world: What does the book suggest might happen when people try to keep one season going for too long? How can people enjoy nature while also respecting its natural cycles?

Pages

281 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2023

First published

2023

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