"The perfect book for late elementary or early middle school readers who enjoy fairy tales and fantasy. The story of Snow White and Rose Red gets a new twist in this modern retelling, and the beautiful illustrations interspersed throughout make a welcome addition." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor
Give the gift of this stunningly illustrated fairy-tale reimagining from the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be this holiday season—sure to be a modern classic!
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Snow and Rose didn’t know they were in a fairy tale. People never do. . . .
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Once, they lived in a big house with spectacular gardens and an army of servants.
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Once, they had a father and mother who loved them more than the sun and moon.
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But that was before their father disappeared into the woods and their mother disappeared into sorrow.
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This is the story of two sisters and the enchanted woods that have been waiting for them to break a set of terrible spells.
In Snow & Rose, bestselling author-illustrator Emily Winfield Martin retells the traditional but little-known fairy tale “Snow White and Rose Red.†The beautiful full-color illustrations throughout and unusual yet relatable characters will bring readers back to this book again and again.
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“The deeper meanings of the [story] do emerge, but the pleasure . . . is paramount.†—The New York Times