The Snow Child: A Winter Miracle
by Hannah Rivers (Goodreads Author)

3 out of 5 stars

Two children make a boy of snow to be their playmate during the winter. They are worried about their father who is gone to fight in the war. They pour all their emotions into this magical snow child, who becomes like a part of their family. But what will they do when spring comes and the snow begins to melt?

I liked this sweet winter story! The plot is very simple, but heartfelt and meaningful. I love the themes of family togetherness and love. I like how the children fight desperately to save their snow friend from melting. And the ending is really lovely and sweet!

However, the writing needs a good editor. The grammar is a little odd in places with funny fragments of sentences. I’m not sure if that was on purpose to create a certain style, or if it was just a mistake.
The writing also seems like it’s trying too hard. There are phrases that could have been more straightforward. For instance, instead of just saying that the children didn’t have any school that day, the text says, “On this fateful day, the town children were absent from their learning halls.” The entire story is wordy and convoluted. It would be a much better book if most of the writing were condensed and simplified. There is also a lot of extra description which slows down the pacing.

The story itself is enchanting, but the writing could use a little help.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.