The Raven and the Reindeer

When the Snow Queen takes Kay, Gerta leaves home determined to bring her friend back. The rescue leads through a landscape where talking animals, witches and dangerous bargains belong to everyday reality. A raven and a bandit girl become unlikely companions, challenging the assumptions Gerta carried into the snow. As the journey continues, her attachment to Kay is no longer the only feeling demanding attention. New affection and the support of fellow travelers complicate what she thought she wanted from a successful rescue. This reworking of The Snow Queen follows a practical young heroine through magical danger while allowing the direction of her heart to change along the way.