Overview
""An absorbing, intriguing wintry modern fairy tale."" Guardian Perfect for fans of Frozen, The Snow Queen and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, this magical fairy-tale adventure follows an imprisoned princess who needs the help of a girl from the modern world to undo a wish gone wrong and save her snowy kingdom. Every day, a lonely princess digs through the snow in search of a way to undo the terrible wish she made – one that has left her with an empty kingdom. But one day, a mysterious girl named Ela tumbles through the kingdom’s protective mist barrier. The princess is determined to bring Ela to her father, the king, as proof that her wish can be undone. Meanwhile, Ela is shocked to discover she’s stumbled upon the very Snow Princess whose picture graces the cover of the locked book that Ela’s mom won’t let her read. Can these two brave girls from different worlds come together to set things right? This captivating adventure of courage, belonging and unlikely friendship is the perfect book to curl up with on winter nights. ""Full of magic and mystery, family and friendship."" Through the Bookshelf ""A tender, thoughtful and uplifting fairy tale."" Armadillo Magazine ""A story of belonging, choices, friendship, and that one little stubborn spark inside every one of us that believes things can get better. If you are looking for a book that feels like a warm hug in a cold world mixed with magical mayhem and two strong heroines determined to set things right, this is your pick."" Netgalley Reviewer
Full Product Details
Author: Meera Trehan
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 13.60cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 20.20cm
Weight: 0.300kg
ISBN: 9781529528787
ISBN 10: 152952878
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 06 November 2025
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A fairy tale-inspired story about an imprisoned princess who lives in a world of snow. * The Bookseller * As the story unfolds, it keeps the reader guessing. I found the snow-covered setting particularly evocative. -- Suzanne Chinnock * The English Association * Snow is highly recommended and would make a great Christmas book gift for 9+ year olds, or an atmospheric class reader for the run up to Christmas. * School Reading List * A slow start allows for some excellent world building with vivid descriptions and details, making the perfect backdrop to the story as it picks up pace, whisking readers into an incredible adventure, full of magic and mystery, family and friendship. * Through the Bookshelf * Snow is an enchanting and timeless fairytale, the story of a princess imprisoned in an empty kingdom who meets a girl from another world. People and places are different in this story, they are magical, challenging and ultimately beautiful inside and out. -- Louise Ellis-Barrett * Armadillo *
A fairy tale-inspired story about an imprisoned princess who lives in a world of snow. * The Bookseller * Snow is highly recommended and would make a great Christmas book gift for 9+ year olds, or an atmospheric class reader for the run up to Christmas. * School Reading List *
A fairy tale-inspired story about an imprisoned princess who lives in a world of snow. * The Bookseller *
Author Information
Meera Trehan is the author of The View from the Very Best House in Town and Snow. She grew up in Virginia, just outside Washington, DC. After attending the University of Virginia and Stanford Law School, she practised law for over a decade before turning to creative writing. She lives in Maryland, USA, with her family.
