Lauren St John's stunning Christmas classic is about forgotten children, the power of nature to heal us and a girl who will climb mountains in search for a place to call home. Nominated for the 2019 Carnegie Medal.
Lauren St John grew up surrounded by horses and wild animals on a farm in Zimbabwe. An Ambassador for the Born Free Foundation, she is a passionate conservationist. The Snow Angel has been nominated for the 2019 Carnegie Medal. laurenstjohn.com @laurenstjohn Catherine Hyde trained in Fine Art Painting at Central School of Art, London. She lives and works in Helston, Cornwall. catherinehyde.co.uk @catherine_hyde
An absolute triumph. A hymn to mountains, lost children and kind
hearts. Tenderly told and fierce in its quest for hope
*Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher*
A glorious story of loss, refuge, home, heart, snow and mountains.
I loved it
*Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers*
Loaded with mountain-climbing, wild animals, survival skills and
bags of hope
*The Times, Books of the Year*
A powerful thread of hope and humanity shines through the story,
transforming it into something utterly life-affirming... Cornish
artist Catherine Hyde's full-page illustrations elevate The Snow
Angel into an exceptionally beautiful gift book, lending shape and
atmosphere to the magic glimmering beneath the words of this
modern-day fairytale'
*Observer*
A great story, easy to read, and swiftly devoured
*MinervaReads*
A life-affirming and moving story which packs a similar emotional
punch to a Michael Morpurgo novel... Compelling and
compassionate'
*Books for Keeps*
Beautifully written... Any review of The Snow Angel wouldn't be
complete without a special mention of the black and white
illustrations by Catherine Hyde which effectively evoke emotion and
add to the book's mystical atmosphere'
*The Bookbag*
Everything about this book [...] will make you feel good
*Cliff McNish, author of Breathe*
A beautiful story that will stay with me for a long time. Lauren St
John is such a wonderful writer and Catherine Hyde's illustrations
are stunning
*Christopher Edge, author of The Jamie Drake Equation.*
A powerful modern day fairytale about the strength of the human
spirit, the power of friendship and beauty of nature [with]
gorgeous, full-page illustrations
*Muddy Stilettos.*
If the spirit of Christmas is kindness and compassion, The Snow
Angel could not be more appropriate reading
*The Sunday Times Book of the Year*
Uplifting, and a reminder of nature's healing power
*Herald*
Tender and fierce storytelling, a perfect Christmas read for
teens
*Western Morning News*
Catherine Hyde's black-and-white illustrations add to the sense of
magic that Lauren St John creates in her descriptions of the
African and Scottish landscapes... Readers will finish this book
more aware of the little things we can do to make the world a
better place for everyone'
*BookTrust*
This remarkable book [is] a fable as much as it is a fast-paced
adventure, and its huge heart pulses at the centre of the action,
meaning that however hard Makena's life becomes, there's always
hope'
*Katherine Rundell, Waterstone's blog*
A beautiful modern fairy tale of snow, mountains and magic
*The Week Junior*
Catherine Hyde's beautiful illustrations also add a touch of magic
to this tale, helping to transform it into a modern-day fairytale
that deserves to become a modern-day classic
*Childtastic Books*
Lauren St John has a gorgeous descriptive writing style that
captivated me from the start. She tells her story, with warmth,
empathy and honesty... It's a fantastic story that I highly
recommend'
*With Love for Books*
Lauren St John has created amazing landscapes, peopled by
extraordinary characters... Beautifully illustrated by Catherine
Hyde, this is a heart-warming story of memory and loss, finding and
renewal'
*The School Librarian*
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