Hans Christian Andersen's greatest tale is stunningly illustrated by award winning artist and former children's laureate, P. J. Lynch. The classic story of Kay, the little boy whose heart and eye are pierced by a splinter of glass and who turns against his playmate, Gerda. When Kay is carried off by the beautiful but cruel Snow Queen to her frozen palace, brave Gerda sets off to find him and bring him home. But will she be able to rescue him in time? Fun Fact: Patrick James Lynch, known professionally as P. J. Lynch, is an Irish artist and illustrator...so we're delighted to include his books in our Irish collection! Format: Paperback