Snow and Rose didn't know they were in a fairy tale. People never do... Once, they lived in a big house with spectacular gardens and an army of servants. Once, they had a father and mother who loved them more than the sun and moon. But that was before their father disappeared into the woods and their mother disappeared into sorrow. 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.
"Unfolding over episodic chapters that build to a well-deserved happy ending, this moody fairy tale emphasizes family, friendship, and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Martin’s characterization of the two contrary sisters is especially moving: Rose is the type of person who 'holds on to a thing she loved as tightly as she could,' while Snow wants 'to see or hear or taste something she loved over and over again, to remind herself that it was real.' The sisters’ contradictions make their relationship all the stronger, and Martin’s prim full-color paintings and spot illustrations tenderly highlight key characters and moments." — Publishers Weekly
Recommended Age | 8 - 12 |
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Author | Emily Winfield Martin |
Illustrator | Emily Winfield Martin |
ISBN | 9780553538182 |
Publication Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
Publisher | Random House Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |