The Heart of Winter: Keeper of the Snow Globe
The Heart of Winter: Keeper of the Snow Globe

Author: Scott Froom

Publisher: Scott Froom

Published: 2024-11-16

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13:

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The Heart of Winter: Keeper of the Snow Globe "One snow globe, infinite magic, and a destiny frozen in time." When Emma finds a mysterious snow globe tucked away in her grandmother's attic, she discovers it’s more than a nostalgic relic—it’s the key to an enchanting winter wonderland and her role as its Keeper. But this magical realm is far from serene. A blizzard of conflict looms as the balance of the seasons teeters on the brink, threatened by the icy heart of the Snow Queen. Guided by her friends—Luna, a fierce young witch battling her own demons; Silverpaw, a cunning yet loyal guardian with a shadowed past; and Jack, a warm light in the coldest of moments—Emma must unlock the snow globe’s secrets before eternal winter consumes the realm and her world. As Emma uncovers the Snow Queen’s tragic past, she faces a harrowing choice: fight against the Queen’s relentless frost or help her rediscover the magic of harmony and hope. But will Emma’s growing connection to the snow globe and the wonderland’s magic be enough to restore the balance and save them all? A spellbinding tale of courage, friendship, and redemption, The Heart of Winter: Keeper of the Snow Globe sweeps readers into a breathtaking adventure where the beauty of winter holds secrets, and even the coldest hearts can find warmth. Perfect for fans of magical adventures, enchanting worlds, and timeless stories of self-discovery.

Ice Palace
Ice Palace

Author: Edna Ferber

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2014-03-04

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 034580614X

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Originally published in 1958, Ice Palace is Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber's classic and mighty novel about the taming of a great northern wilderness—Alaska. Czar Kennedy came to Alaska for money and power, Thor Storm for a dream. This is the story of their struggle, over a long half-century, for the future of Alaska and the destiny of their beautiful, rebellious granddaughter, Christine, a courageous woman who must make a choice that will shape the destiny of a new generation. Above all, it is the glowing and eloquent tale of Alaska itself—the last, great American frontier.

The Palace of the Snow Queen
The Palace of the Snow Queen

Author: Barbara Sjoholm

Publisher: U of Minnesota Press

Published: 2023-10-31

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 1452970726

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An exploration of the winter wonders and entangled histories of Scandinavia’s northernmost landscapes—now back in print with a new afterword by the author After many years of travel in the Nordic countries—usually preferring to visit during the warmer months—Barbara Sjoholm found herself drawn to Lapland and Sápmi one winter just as mørketid, the dark time, set in. What ensued was a wide-ranging journey that eventually spanned three winters, captivatingly recounted in The Palace of the Snow Queen. From observing the annual construction of the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, to crossing the storied Finnmark Plateau in Norway, to attending a Sámi film festival in Finland, Sjoholm dives deep into the rich traditions and vibrant creative communities of the North. She writes of past travelers to Lapland and contemporary tourists in Sápmi, as well as of her encounters with Indigenous reindeer herders, activists, and change-makers. Her new afterword bears witness to the perseverance of the Sámi in the face of tourism, development, and climate change. Written with keen insight and humor, The Palace of the Snow Queen is a vivid account of Sjoholm’s adventures and a timely investigation of how ice and snow shape our imaginations and create a vision that continues to draw visitors to the North.

The Age of Ice
The Age of Ice

Author: J. M. Sidorova

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-07-23

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1451692730

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An epic debut novel about a lovelorn eighteenth-century Russian noble, cursed with longevity and an immunity to cold, whose quest for the truth behind his condition spans two thrilling centuries and a stunning array of historical events. The Empress Anna Ioannovna has issued her latest eccentric order: construct a palace out of ice blocks. Inside its walls her slaves build a wedding chamber, a canopy bed on a dais, heavy drapes cascading to the floor—all made of ice. Sealed inside are a disgraced nobleman and a deformed female jester. On the empress’s command—for her entertainment—these two are to be married, the relationship consummated inside this frozen prison. In the morning, guards enter to find them half-dead. Nine months later, two boys are born. Surrounded by servants and animals, Prince Alexander Velitzyn and his twin brother, Andrei, have an idyllic childhood on the family’s large country estate. But as they approach manhood, stark differences coalesce. Andrei is daring and ambitious; Alexander is tentative and adrift. One frigid winter night on the road between St. Petersburg and Moscow, as he flees his army post, Alexander comes to a horrifying revelation: his body is immune to cold. J. M. Sidorova’s boldly original and genrebending novel takes readers from the grisly fields of the Napoleonic Wars to the blazing heat of Afghanistan, from the outer reaches of Siberia to the cacophonous streets of nineteenth-century Paris. The adventures of its protagonist, Prince Alexander Velitzyn—on a lifelong quest for the truth behind his strange physiology—will span three continents and two centuries and bring him into contact with an incredible range of real historical figures, from Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, to the licentious Russian empress Elizaveta and Arctic explorer Joseph Billings. The Age of Ice is one of the most enchanting and inventive debut novels of the year.

All Around Arendelle (Disney Frozen)
All Around Arendelle (Disney Frozen)

Author: Elle Stephens

Publisher: RH/Disney

Published: 2020-07-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0736440844

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This hardcover picture book with detailed artwork and massive fold-out pages showcases Arendelle Castle from Disney Frozen and Frozen 2! Join Queen Elsa and Princess Anna for a never-before-seen look at their incredible castle in the kingdom of Arendelle from Disney Frozen and Frozen 2. Girls and boys ages 4 to 8 will spend hours and hours enjoying this oversized hardcover book featuring beautiful, detailed artwork as well as fold-out pages that offer in-depth peeks inside the castle and its many rooms. Stories from Arendelle bring Anna and Elsa fans closer than ever to their favorite characters! This is a perfect gift for Disney Frozen fans and collectors of all ages!

Snow Place Like Home (Diary of an Ice Princess #1)
Snow Place Like Home (Diary of an Ice Princess #1)

Author: Christina Soontornvat

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2019-07-30

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1338353950

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A brand new, fun filled chapter book series that answers the question: What if Frozen's Elsa went to regular school? Princess Lina has a life any kid would envy. She lives in a massive palace in the clouds. Everyone in her family has the power to control the wind and weather. On a good day, she can even fly! She loves making lemons into lemon ice, riding wind gusts around the sky, and turning her bedroom into a real life snow globe.There's just one thing Lina wants: to go to regular, non-magical school with her best friend Claudia. She promises to keep the icy family secret under wraps. What could go wrong? (EVERYTHING!)

Destiny Fulfiller
Destiny Fulfiller

Author: J.C. Diem

Publisher: Seize The Night Publishing Agency

Published:

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13:

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The war has finally arrived and Harmoni and her friends, allies and enemies have been flung far and wide across the storm ravaged realm. Just as they’d planned, Harm and her closest friends embark on their quests. They all have the same goal that will hopefully result in Order winning over Chaos. All four towers will need to be restored. Each one is guarded by a magical storm. Ice, lightning, wind and fire bar the crystal palace, sea castle, stone citadel and ebony fortress. Alliances and unusual bonds will need to be formed in order for them to surmount their obstacles. Harm has been shown visions of what she and her friends need to do. She didn’t realize she would be all alone. That doesn’t last for long, but her companion is the last person she expected to be lumped with. Unfortunately, she isn’t sure if she’ll survive long enough to fulfil her destiny. Her illness is spreading far faster than she’d anticipated and she doesn’t have a cure for it.

Mother Tongue
Mother Tongue

Author: Christine Gilbert

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-05-17

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 069819392X

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One woman’s quest to learn Mandarin in Beijing, Arabic in Beirut, and Spanish in Mexico, with her young family along for the ride. Imagine negotiating for a replacement carburetor in rural Mexico with words you’re secretly pulling from a pocket dictionary. Imagine your two-year-old asking for more niunai at dinner—a Mandarin word for milk that even you don’t know yet. Imagine finding out that you’re unexpectedly pregnant while living in war-torn Beirut. With vivid and evocative language, Christine Gilbert takes us along with her into foreign lands, showing us what it’s like to make a life in an unfamiliar world—and in an unfamiliar tongue. Gilbert was a young mother when she boldly uprooted her family to move around the world, studying Mandarin in China, Arabic in Lebanon, and Spanish in Mexico, with her toddler son and all-American husband along for the ride.Their story takes us from Beijing to Beirut, from Cyprus to Chiang Mai—and also explores recent breakthroughs in bilingual brain mapping and the controversial debates happening in linguistics right now. Gilbert’s adventures abroad prove just how much language influences culture (and vice versa), and lead her to results she never expected. Mother Tongue is a fascinating and uplifting story about taking big risks for bigger rewards and trying to find meaning and happiness through tireless pursuit—no matter what hurdles may arise. It’s a treat for language enthusiasts and armchair travelers alike.

In the Kingdom of Ice
In the Kingdom of Ice

Author: Hampton Sides

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2015-05-26

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 0307946916

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and heroism in the Gilded Age from the New York Times bestselling author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers. • “A splendid book in every way…a marvelous nonfiction thriller.” —The Wall Street Journal On July 8, 1879, Captain George Washington De Long and his team of thirty-two men set sail from San Francisco on the USS Jeanette. Heading deep into uncharted Arctic waters, they carried the aspirations of a young country burning to be the first nation to reach the North Pole. Two years into the harrowing voyage, the Jeannette's hull was breached by an impassable stretch of pack ice, forcing the crew to abandon ship amid torrents of rushing of water. Hours later, the ship had sunk below the surface, marooning the men a thousand miles north of Siberia, where they faced a terrifying march with minimal supplies across the endless ice pack. Enduring everything from snow blindness and polar bears to ferocious storms and labyrinths of ice, the crew battled madness and starvation as they struggled desperately to survive. With thrilling twists and turns, In The Kingdom of Ice is a spellbinding tale of heroism and determination in the most brutal place on Earth.

Tell Me a Tale
Tell Me a Tale

Author: Moira Andrew

Publisher: Folens Limited

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9780947882365

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Using 33 themes, ideas and activities are suggested for teaching spelling, grammar, punctuation, comprehension and composition. Imaginative ways to celebrate and promote students' achievements in these areas are also included.