-A richly symbolic tale exploring the theme of the battle between good and evil and celebrating the ultimate power of courage and friendship. -Highly atmospheric, portraying the intense cold of the frozen North and the chilling character of the Snow Queen herself. An exquisitely illustrated retelling of the classic story by Hans Christian Anderson. An evil troll creates a mirror which reflects the bad and ugly sides of people. Shards of its glass enter a young boy, causing him to reject his loving family and best friend Gerda. Helped by kind strangers and guided by her warm heart, Gerda makes the perilous journey to rescue her friend from the icy palace of the Snow Queen.