The Snow Queen - Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen's greatest tale is stunningly illustrated by award-winning artist P. J. Lynch in this special, glittering hardback gift edition. When Kay's eye and heart are pierced by a tiny shard of glass, he becomes mean and cruel, even to his best friend Gerda. But when the Snow Queen carries Kay off to live with her in a world of ice and snow, Gerda goes after him, determined to bring her friend back, no matter what strange adventures lie in her path... This classic story of friendship and goodness triumphing over evil is stunningly illustrated by the beloved, award-winning Irish illustrator P J Lynch in this beautiful, glittering hardback Christmas gift edition. 'Beautiful.' TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT'P J Lynch's illustrations overlay photographic realism with decorative fantasy, expressing the fear, passion and beauty of the story.' SUNDAY TIMES