Snow

In Meera Trehan's 'Snow,' a poignant fantasy chapter book, readers are introduced to two distinct worlds. One is a desolate, snow-bound kingdom ruled by a harsh king, where a lonely princess is trapped by a wish gone wrong. The other is the contemporary world of Ela, an Indian American girl who uncovers a deep family secret when she accidentally crosses into the princess's realm. This 320-page story, ideal for ages 8-12, explores themes of loneliness, guilt, friendship, and cultural identity, as the girls navigate a mysterious world filled with magic and a touch of science to restore balance. It's a beautifully crafted narrative about empathy, perseverance, and the power of connection.

In this beautiful and haunting fantasy, an imprisoned princess needs the help of a girl from the modern world to undo a wish gone wrong and save her snowy kingdom. Every day, a lonely princess digs through the snow in search of a way to undo the terrible wish she made—one that has left her with an empty kingdom and a heart full of guilt. But one day, a mysterious girl named Ela tumbles through the kingdom’s protective mist barrier. The princess is determined to bring Ela to her father, the harsh king, as proof that her wish can be undone, even if it means keeping Ela against her will. Meanwhile, Ela, who has grown up a regular kid in what she thought was a regular Indian American family, is shocked to discover she’s stumbled upon the very snow princess whose picture graces the cover of the locked book that Ela’s mom won’t let her read. In this elegant fantasy, author Meera Trehan conjures a story of loneliness, family secrets, science, and remarkable snow as two girls from different worlds come together to set things right—and maybe even become friends.