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Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow — Jessica Day George

Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow is Jessica Day George’s fantasy retelling of a Norwegian fairy tale, set in a land of eternal winter. A girl who understands animals accompanies a polar bear to an icy castle, then journeys to uncover his enchanted identity and attempt to free him.

At a glance

A fantasy retelling based on a Norwegian fairy tale, with Norse imagery and a wintry setting.
The heroine understands animals and sets out to break an enchantment involving a polar bear prince and a troll queen.
The Kindle listing specifies screen-reader support and features including Word Wise and Page Flip.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The animal-speaking heroine and enchanted polar bear give the story a distinctive fairy-tale premise.
Digital reading features include screen-reader support, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Book details
Author	Jessica Day George
Publisher	Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Publication date	February 1, 2011
Edition	New
Language	English
Print length	340 pages
ISBN-13	978-1599907659
Grade level	7 - 12
Reading age	12 - 18 years

Kindle edition details
File size	2.7 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The listed reading age is 12–18 years and the grade level is 7–12. Customer feedback also describes the book as suitable for younger readers, so age suitability may depend on the reader.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a Norwegian fairy-tale-inspired fantasy with an enchanted bear and winter setting.
Fans of character development and classic fairy-tale retellings.
Readers who want Kindle reading features such as Word Wise and screen-reader support.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a romance that is central or consistently prominent, since customer feedback is mixed on the romance.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 831 ratings

5 stars67%67%
4 stars24%24%
3 stars8%8%
2 stars1%1%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback describes the book as an engaging fairy-tale retelling with a well-developed plot, relatable characters and appreciated character growth. Readers also highlight readability and a Norse-influenced fairy-tale feel. Reactions to the romance differ, with some finding it compelling and others wishing for more. The positive overall rating distribution supports a generally favorable reception, but ratings alone do not establish individual readers’ reasons or guarantee a fit. For readers choosing a story based on the listed fairy-tale premise, the mixed romance reactions are worth bearing in mind.

Positive themes

Customers praise the fairy-tale retelling, plot, character development and readability.
Feedback describes the book as suitable for a range of readers.

Mixed feedback

Customer reactions to the romance vary. Some enjoyed it, while others wanted more romantic content.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow about?

It follows a girl who understands animals and accompanies a polar bear to an icy castle. She learns that he is an enchanted prince and seeks a way to free him.

What reading ages does the listing give?

The listing gives a reading age of 12–18 years and a grade level of 7–12. Customer feedback also calls it suitable for younger readers, so consider the individual reader.

What Kindle features are listed?

The listing says Screen Reader is supported and Enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled.

Is the romance a major part of the book?

Customer feedback is mixed. Some readers found the romance engaging, while others wanted more romantic elements.