The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen by Chris Baker, published by Oxford University Press in 2016, is a captivating tale that explores the journey of Gerda as she searches for her missing friend, Kai. This UK edition spans 96 pages and is presented in English. The story delves into the legend of the Snow Queen, whose icy grip can ensnare those who fall under her spell, particularly through the magic of a shard from a cursed mirror.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that combines elements of fairy tales and folklore, making it suitable for intermediate readers. The book is part of the TreeTops Greatest Stories series, which aims to introduce children to beloved literary classics through the collaboration of renowned authors and illustrators. Each edition is thoughtfully leveled to ensure that children can easily find the right book for their reading level, and it includes notes to aid in exploring the content, as well as teaching resources available on Oxford Owl to support various aspects of language arts and disciplines.
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If a shard of the magic mirror enters your eye, you become a servant of the cold-hearted Snow Queen, doomed to a life of ice and snow. At least, that’s what the storybook says …and surely it can’t be true? But when her best friend Kai disappears without a trace, Gerda begins to suspect that this mysterious Snow Queen might be to blame. Travelling through the seasons to find him, will Gerda be able to discover the truth and can her warm heart keep her safe in the frozen north? TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children’s authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.
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