Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

I was told this book was for children.  It is not a children's book.

It is a book about a couple who desperately want a child, but never had one to raise.

It is a book based in reality but rooted in fantasy and folklore.  I enjoyed the blend of fiction and reality, but the story is not suitable for children.  I think the themes are adult, though and through.  The characters' actions may not be completely understood by young readers; to be honest, many of the characters' actions and feelings I had to assume were justified or realistic because I have never been in similar situations.

The book was well crafted and carefully plotted. The characters were built with care and precision.  There is an element of wildness to which every reader can relate and a central theme around that character allows for the poignant lesson that we all relate to the wild-child (indeed, we all bear her within).

However, I do not recommend this book to my readers.