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The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

by Hans Christian Andersen (Author), P J Lynch (Illustrator)

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    Picture Book 2009

    $4.22
Synopsis

The classic story of Kay, the little boy whose heart and eye are pierced by a splinter of glass and who turns against his playmate, Gerda. When Kay is carried off by the beautiful but cruel Snow Queen, Gerda sets off in search of him. 'P. J. Lynch's lovely illustrations call on all sorts of styles, quoting Rackham and Dulac and Rockwell.' THE GUARDIAN

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More Information

Format: Picture Book
 Pages: 48
 Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 05 Nov 2009
ISBN 10: 1842709011
ISBN 13: 9781842709016
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: Hans Christian Andersen's greatest tale is stunningly illustrated by award-winning artist P. J. Lynch, makes a perfect Christmas gift.

Media Reviews
Beautiful. * T.E.S. *
P J Lynch's illustrations overlay photographic realism with decorative fantasy, expressing the fear, passion and beauty of the story. * The Sunday Times (Culture) *
Dreamy illustrations by P.J. Lynch. A perfect family Christmas read aloud. * The Bookbag *
A long, mysterious fantasy, lyrically retold in this version and handsomely illustrated in full-blown romantic style. * Booklist *
Brilliantly done...a handsome book that could easily become beloved. * School Librarian *
Author Bio
P. J. Lynch was born in Belfast in 1962, the youngest of five children. He studied illustration at Brighton College of Art (where one of his tutors was Raymond Briggs). He has won numerous prizes, including the Mother Goose Award and the Kate Greenaway Award. He now lives in Dublin.