by Bette Westera (Author), Aida de Jong (Illustrator), David Colmer (Translator)
A fresh and magical retelling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, with cozy, contemporary illustrations.
When Arne falls under the spell of the powerful Snow Queen, his best friend Janna embarks on a quest to the far north to rescue him. Along the way she encounters a prince and princess, a crow that speaks in riddles, a band of robbers, a helpful reindeer and a kind Sami woman. But what will she find when she reaches her journey's end? Can friendship melt Arne's frozen heart and set him free?
Beautifully presented and engagingly retold for today's children, this new edition of a much-loved tale will captivate a whole new generation of readers.
Author Biography
Bette Westera is the award-winning Dutch children's writer of over 130 books for children. Her 2020 poetry collection Dead Normal won the Golden Pencil, the annual prize for the best Dutch children's book. She lives in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, with her husband.
Aida De Jong is a Dutch illustrator, designer and teacher who finds her inspiration in nature, folklore and history. She has illustrated several children's books and lives in Gouda in the Netherlands.
David Colmer is an award-winning Australian translator of Dutch poetry and prose. His work has been awarded the Vondel Prize, the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, among many other honours. He lives in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Number of Pages: 72
Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.9 x 7.9 IN
Publication Date: September 01, 2026
