Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2008
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Norway • Medieval Fantasy World
2008
12-18 years
810L
Super Short Summary
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George follows an unnamed girl who embarks on a journey with a white bear to his enchanted castle. Her quest involves uncovering secrets and facing magical challenges, drawing from Norwegian folklore and the classic fairy tale "East of the Sun, West of the Moon."
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Jessica Day George's Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow is lauded for its lush prose and captivating retelling of the Nordic fairy tale. Readers appreciate its strong heroine and vivid, atmospheric descriptions. Criticisms include a perceived slower pacing and predictability in the narrative. Overall, it's praised as an enchanting, imaginative story with rich cultural elements.
Who Should Read Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow?
The reader who would enjoy Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George appreciates enchanting retellings of classic fairy tales. Fans of Kristin Cashore’s Graceling or Shannon Hale’s Princess Academy will relish this novel's blend of Nordic folklore, strong heroines, and adventure set in a wintry, magical world.
23,127 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Norway • Medieval Fantasy World
2008
12-18 years
810L
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