![]() I won't go into huge detail over particulars, just name a few things that both film and book share, especially thematically. So how does The Snow Queen relate to Disney's Frozen? All in all, a pleasant adaptation, and, if one is determined to read an abridged edition, probably one of the better options available. Susan Jeffers, who has also illustrated Andersen's The Wild Swans and Thumbelina, creates an appealing world of enchantment, with her pen and ink artwork. ![]() The basic shape of the story is the same, with all the important episodes of Gerda's journey retained, but many of the details, and descriptive passages, are omitted.Īs someone who loves the original tale, I can't say that I am particularly pleased with the narrative results, although I understand why some parents might feel differently. Ideal for younger children, who might not be able to sit still through the entire seven-chapter original, it is significantly abridged. Retold by Amy Ehrlich and illustrated by Susan Jeffers, this version of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen was originally published in 1982, and recently reprinted in a new edition. The Snow Queen, illustrated by Susan Jeffers. ![]()
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