The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey, is a sparse, mysterious tale that takes place in the Alaskan wilderness of the 1920's. Seeking isolation and peace, Jack and Mabel, an older couple, must endure the Alaskan wilderness all the while mourning the fact that they are childless.
One magical evening, as the first snow falls, they decide to make a snow child. In the morning, she is gone and so are the mittens and scarf that adorned her. Now, through the trees, a young girl is glimpsed wearing the same red scarf and mittens running about with a pet fox. Is she real or a mirage of their parental desire? This novel is part fairy tale and part survival story. Ivey spins a quiet tale of love that will envelope you as softly and deeply as the first snow of winter.
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
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- I am a reference librarian for a public library. My emphasis is on YA readers advisory as well as conducting storytimes for children (birth-five years). I have a Masters in Library and Information Science, as well as a background in Theatre.