Snow & Rose

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 4, 2018

Review

Snow and Rose are daughters of a nobleman who goes one day into the woods and disappears, where he is presumed dead. Because of this, the sisters and their grieving mother are forced to move into a small, but humble cottage deep in the woods. Snow and Rose spend time exploring the woods where they run into danger several times, but manage to escape; discover a peculiar library that doesn't check out books; make a friend, Ivo, who eventually disappears and uncovers the sinister going-ons of the woods.

A beautifully illustrated retelling of the little known folktale "Snow White and Rose Red". The illustrations are scattered throughout the book and are done in earth tones to compliment the story. The pace of the story is intensifying and will keep readers going. The writing style is lyrical and captures the feel of the woods and the girls adventures. Recommended for grades 4-9, but would be enjoyed by all.

Fans of the "Wildwood Chronicles" will adore this book!

Overall Book Score: excellent