The Snow Child - Eowyn Ivey

The Snow Child

By: Eowyn Ivey

Paperback | 28 August 2012 | Edition Number 1

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A magical novel with a distinctly grown-up sensibility, THE SNOW CHILD will appeal to fans of imaginative reading group fiction, such as THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE, THE LOVELY BONES and THE BOOK THIEF

A bewitching tale of heartbreak and hope set in 1920s Alaska.

Jack and Mabel have staked everything on making a fresh start for themselves in a homestead 'at the world's edge' in the raw Alaskan wilderness. But as the days grow shorter, Jack is losing his battle to clear the land, and Mabel can no longer contain her grief for the baby she lost many years before.

The evening the first snow falls, their mood unaccountably changes. In a moment of tenderness, the pair are surprised to find themselves building a snowman - or rather a snow girl - together. The next morning, all trace of her has disappeared, and Jack can't quite shake the notion that he glimpsed a small figure - a child - running through the spruce trees in the dawn light. And how to explain the little but very human tracks Mabel finds at the edge of their property?

Written with the clarity and vividness of the Russian fairytale from which it takes its inspiration, The Snow Child is an instant classic - the story of a couple who take a child into their hearts, all the while knowing they can never truly call her their own.

About the Author

Named after a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Eowyn Ivey currently works at an independent bookstore in Palmer, Alaska. Before that, she was a reporter and editor for the Frontiersman newspaper. Eowyn lives in Alaska with her husband and two daughters. The Snow Child is her debut novel.
Industry Reviews
'A magical, heartbreaking story... gorgeous.' - Marie Claire

'It's the harsh beauty of the landscape that gives this stunning first novel its unique shape and atmosphere.' - The Times

'It is an exceptional book that deserves to melt millions of hearts.' - Sunday Express

'A story about finding love in unexpected places... full of fire and ice.' - Financial Times

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