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Written by the author of A Winter's Tale (recently made into a film starring Colin Farrell) and illustrated by the author/artist of Polar Express and Jumanji, A City In Winter is a beautiful adventure story for children.
A Queen narrates the story of how, as a little girl, she returned to the city of her birth to face the Usurper who killed her royal parents. Under authoritarian rule, the city still clings to its grandeur amid oppression and corruption. She must navigate its streets and people to take back the royal title she deserves. Filled with magic, darkness and beauty, this is a story about her bravery and strength in the face of enemies much stronger than herself.
The book's length is that of a short novel, and its pages are filled with Van Allsburg's illustrations - always stunning and mysterious. The story also has a mysterious quality not unlike Alice in Wonderland. Kids who like adventure, action and fantasy will love this book.
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