Freya and the Magic Cloak

The captivating story of a friendship between a young boy, Thomas, and a snow fairy, Freya, who has come into Thomas' life only to be captured by an ogre who plans to use her magic cloak as a way to lure other fairies into his lair. It's a tale filled with unusual creatures like talking owls and squabbling mice who put aside their many differences in a remarkable attempt to rescue both Freya and Thomas. Readers will be enthralled by this delightful new fairy tale. The author has filled it to the brim with beguiling characters -- carefully drawn personalities like Captain Mouse, Beatrix the barn owl, William the enchanted pine tree and even the amusingly wicked Mr. O., to name but a few. Complimenting the story perfectly are Sue Scullard's superbly textured, highly decorative watercolors -- 13 full-page and 4 double-page, full-colored plates in all. Children and grownups alike will savor the extraordinary detail she has lavished on every painting, adding remarkable dimension to every chapter.