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The Snow Angel

By Lauren St. John

A grieving girl, a secretive friend and a fox lead Makena towards dangerous mountains.

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Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family Nature Realistic Fiction

What is The Snow Angel about?

Makena dreams of following her mountain-guide father up Mount Kenya, but a devastating loss tears her life apart. Alone in Nairobi, she is drawn into a dangerous world before being sent to the Scottish Highlands for a new beginning. There, she meets Snow, a girl with secrets, and encounters a mysterious fox whose intentions are unclear. When everything goes wrong, Makena escapes towards the mountains, confronting fear, grief and the challenge of finding somewhere she truly belongs.

About the author

Lauren St. John is a much-loved author who grew up on a farm in Africa. She is famous for her exciting adventure stories, including the bestselling 'The White Giraffe' series. Lauren writes about animals and faraway places, inspiring children to explore the world through reading and to care about wildlife.

Pages

336 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2018

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