Snow in Summer
Snow in Summer by Jane Yolen is a reprint edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on November 14, 2013. This 272-page book is presented in English and offers a unique interpretation of a beloved fairy tale. The story follows Summer, a girl living in the mountains of West Virginia, whose idyllic life takes a dark turn after the tragic loss of her baby brother and mother. As her father remarries, Summer finds herself in a world filled with magical elements and a stepmother whose intentions seem sinister.
Readers will discover a narrative that intertwines themes of loss, magic, and the struggle for agency in a changing family dynamic. As Summer navigates her new reality, she grapples with the enchanting yet dangerous influences of her stepmother, who introduces both beauty and peril into her life. This edition explores elements of juvenile fiction, fairy tales, and fantasy, inviting readers to engage with a classic story reimagined through Yolen’s distinctive lens.
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An unforgettable take on a favorite fairy tale by multi-award-winning author Jane Yolen
Summer’s life in the mountains of West Virginia feels like a fairy tale–her parents dote on her, and she’s about to get a new baby brother. But when the baby dies soon after he’s born, taking their mother with him, Summer’s life turns grim. Things get even worse when her father marries a woman who brings poisons and magical mirrors into Summer’s world. Stepmama puts up a pretty face and Summer’s father is under her spell, but Summer suspects she’s up to no good–and is afraid she is powerless to stop her.
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