- A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale about the wicked Snow Queen’s attempt to kidnap a boy in the frozen north. — Beautifully and atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the Carnegie Medal. — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. — The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.