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Synopsis
A retelling of the Andersen tale in which childhood best friends, Kai and Grace, grow apart as teenagers after Grace spurns Kai's declaration of love, and a dejected Kai is lured away by the mysterious Snow Queen, leaving Grace to realize her loss and determined to find him and bring him back.
Is Winter's Child appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 12 and up.
This fairy tale retelling features emotional themes of lost love and regret, with a protagonist's quest to rescue her childhood friend from magical captivity. Mild peril and fantasy elements; suitable for middle school and up.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping, heartbreak, and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Grace's emotional journey as she realizes her mistake and embarks on an adventure to save her best friend from an enchantress.