The Snow Child

 

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A beautiful retelling of a Russian folk tale about a childless couple that builds a snow child that comes to life. The magic in this rendition is that it gives a rational explanation for the magical elements, but still leaves plenty unexplained questions that enchantment can exist if you want. The Alaskan wilderness is its own character, wonderfully described so that you could feel the cold and see the beauty and awe in such a wild place. The story helps us remember the magic and beauty in each child, that miracles can happen if we are willing to help each other, and that love for each other is precious because life is precarious. Very enjoyable book.

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