The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

​How I Found: In the depth of January, looking for something to fit the season, the whole world seemingly covered in snow and stillness, I uncovered this fairy tale. The white cover and pages drew me in and before I knew it I was wrapped in magic. Along with Mabel and Jack I struggled with their loneliness and longing for a child. Watched them beat back the wilderness of Alaska with the help of wholesome friends and saw the miracles that love and nature create.
Why You Might Read: Like true fairy tales, this one has a message for its readers. With it you’ll find, . . . “The joy and sorrow of a lifetime.” For those who get to live to old age, there is nothing but the balance of life: joy, sorrow, fear, peace, life and death. With these come acceptance but also hope for they live on in the next generation and season.