By Abi Elphinstone (author) , Fiona Woodcock (illustrator)
"A sparkling, snow-filled delight."
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November 2019 Book of the Month
Not since The Snowman have readers been taken on such a magical, snowy journey of love and adventure. Phoebe lives in a gloomy orphanage run by the cruel Griselda Bone. The two clash frequently, and often over Phoebe’s creative response to her school work: Griselda does not approve of words like ‘whispery’ and ‘flumping’.
Locked up in the snow overnight, Phoebe and her little dog Herb are surprised by a huge and magical snow dragon, who takes them on an extraordinary ride through the skies. Filled with snowflakes, starlight and revelling in the power of the imagination this is a gorgeous story for Christmas nights and Fiona Woodcock’s illustrations are very special indeed.
You can be late for many things in life, but you should never keep an adventure waiting...
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In Griselda Bone's gloomy orphanage, daydreaming is banned, skipping is forbidden and Christmas is well and truly cancelled. But for Phoebe and her sausage dog Herb, is it possible that, just when things seem at their bleakest, magic awaits in the swirling, snow-filled air?
Join them on an enchanting adventure in this beautifully moving story by the bestselling author of Sky Song and The Unmapped Chronicles, Abi Elphinstone, and renowned illustrator Fiona Woodcock.
Abi Elphinstone grew up in Scotland where she spent most of her childhood running wild across the moors, hiding in tree houses and building dens in the woods. After being coaxed out of her tree house, she studied English at Bristol University and then worked as an English teacher in Tanzania, Berkshire and London. Abi has written numerous much-loved middle grade novels and picture books and has been shortlisted for multiple awards.
When she's not writing, Abi can be found working for The Lamp Of Lothian Trust and scrambling up Scottish mountains with her husband and three little kids. One day, she hopes to welcome a highland cow called Hagrid to the family...
She is the author of The Dreamsnatcher, The Shadow Keeper and The Night Spinner ; a series of fast-paced adventure books for 8-12 year olds which follow Moll, Sid, Alfie and a wildcat, Gryff, as they search for the Amulets of Truth to stop a group of sinister witchdoctors taking over their world. She is also the curator of the anthology Winter Magic .
Her 2018 book Sky Song was a snow-swept tale of adventure and friendship. The book was a Waterstones Book of the Month and was also shortlisted for the Independent Bookshop Week Book Award and the Sainsbury Children’s Book Award for Fiction as well as being longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. The Times has praised Abi has ‘a worthy successor to CS Lewis’ and The Guardian described Sky Song as ‘a truly magical tale’.
Abi’s series The Unmapped Chronicles is an epic and wide-reaching new series of interlinked standalone novels about magical kingdoms which coexist alongside our continents and hold all the magic needed to conjure sunlight, snow, rain and every untold wonder behind the weather for them. Abi released a World Book Day book, Everdark , in March 2019. Everdark is a prequel to The Unmapped Chronicles .
Abi volunteers for Beanstalk charity, is a patron for the brilliant Grimm & Co and is heavily involved in campaigning for Authors4Oceans. When she's not writing, Abi enjoys speaking in schools and travels the world looking for her next story. Her latest adventures include living with the Kazakh Eagle Hunters in Mongolia and dog-sledging across the Arctic.
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Milo: Someone is mean to Phoebe and the magic Snow Dragon looks after her and takes her on an adventure. I didn't like the mean dog but I really loved the Snow Dragon. He is made from snow and is very kind. All the pictures were so lovely and snowy to look at. All my friends would like this book.
Aidan: A very beautiful book with pretty and interesting pictures. I really enjoyed this book. My favourite character was the Snow Dragon. I've never seen anything so snowy before!
Sarah (Mum): Both boys really enjoyed this. Aidan (7) was able to read alone, Milo loved looking at the pictures and tracing the Snow as I read to him. A very engaging story with a lovely ending.... Read Full Review
Aidan and Milo Jones
Not only is 'The Snow Dragon' a heart-warming and beautiful book, it is accompanied with equally gorgeous illustrations that make you linger that bit more whilst reading this story.
In our opinion, The Snow Dragon should sit amongst other classic Christmas stories like The Snowman. The little girl in the orphanage, Phoebe has the same determination and courage as Roald Dahl's Matilda and Sophie from the BFG . She's the only child left in the terrible orphanage managed by an even terrible woman and her dog. As the title of the book suggests in enters a Snow Dragon and the start of Phoebe's magical adventure begins.
My daughters loved reading this book with its magical illustrations and laughed at Phoebe's grammar answers.... Read Full Review
Amatullah & Abidah Khatun
An enchanting tale about love, magic and adventure, destined to become a children's classic.
Take to the snow-filled, starry sky with Phoebe, her adorable little sausage dog Herb and a magical snow dragon, in this enchanting tale about love, magic and adventure, which has fittingly been compared to Raymond Briggs' The Snowman .
Rich in detail and imagination, Abi Elphinstone’s writing makes for an unmissable treat, and her unique ability to offer otherworldly escapism through this wonderful and wintery adventure is something I’ll never tire off.... Read Full Review
You can be late for many things in life, but you should never keep an adventure waiting... In Griselda Bone's gloomy orphanage, daydreaming is banned, skipping is forbidden and Christmas is well and truly cancelled.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Snow Dragon and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The Snow Dragon features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Animal Stories, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Fantasy / Magical, Festive Fiction
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The Snow Dragon was written by Abi Elphinstone and published by Simon & Schuster Childrens Books an imprint of Simon & Schuster Ltd
The Snow Dragon has 40 pages
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