"The Snow Queen" by H.B. Paull is a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Gerda, who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her best friend Kay, who has been taken by the enigmatic and powerful Snow Queen. Faced with numerous challenges and aided by whimsical characters along the way, Gerda's love and determination drive her to confront the icy heart of the Snow Queen. Themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle between light and darkness weave through this enchanting tale, highlighting the power of love in overcoming adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by The Planet .
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his writing down of many timeless, classic fairy tales. He is Denmark's most famous author and his birthday is celebrated every year with a part called "Odin Story Day".
This book contains the following story:
The Snow Queen
When Kay is cursed by a magic mirror, he can no longer perceive goodness in anything - not his best friend Gerda, nor the roses in the garden. One wintery evening, he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and swept away to live for ever in her kingdom of ice. Gerda must travel through inhospitable and frozen lands, sustained only by the kindness of strangers, in order to find her beloved friend. And when she gets there, she must melt the ice in his heart before she can take him back home.
