by Sophie Anderson Translated by Keiko Nagatomo
Illustration by Melissa Castrillon
Shogakkan JPY1,900 (excl. tax）
ISBN： 9784092906778
This is a fantasy about a girl’s growth and friendship, based on the Russian folk tale “The Snow Maiden.” The author Sophie Anderson (British), who is renowned for her works inspired by folk tales, including “Yaga’s Runaway” which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. The cover and illustrations are by Melissa Castrillon, who has roots in the UK and Colombia. The soft cover is decorated with gold leaf, making this a perfect holiday gift.