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On his ninth birthday, Gwyn is given a brooch and told to cast it into the wind. Later he discovers the wind has sent something back: the snow spider. So begins Gwyn's journey as a magician. Against the shimmering backdrop of a magical domed city, Gwyn has to battle evil and heal a fractured family. A spine-tingling trilogy of stories, full of magic and power.
About the Author
Award-winning author Jenny Nimmo has written over thirty books. She is winner of the Smarties Grand Prix, and the Tir na n-Og awards. Her First World War novel, The Rinaldi Ring, was commended for the Carnegie Medal. Many of her titles have been adapted for TV, most notably her award-winning trilogy The Snow Spider. She lives in Welshpool, Powys.
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read the Snow Spider books when I was about 7 or 8 years old, and I loved it. I'm 23 now, and I still love it and bought the books for my friend's 11 year old daughter who's Potter-mad, and she loves it too. What else can I really say?
The trilogy binds Nain Griffiths (superbly played by Sian Phillips in the TV adaptation in the early 90's) and the children of the Griffiths, Lloyd and Llewelyn families over 4 years. The first story starts on Gwyn Griffiths' 9th birthday, 5 years after his 9 year old sister Bethan mysteriously vanished in the night when she left the house to find a lamb lost on the farm owned by the family. Gwyn's Grandmother, Nain, gives him 5 presents which will reveal Gwyn's destiny as a magician in the mold of the ancient wizards of welsh folklore. The first gift, a silver brooch, is taken by the wind and returns as Arianwen, the 'Snow Spider', who provides Gwyn's link with another world and the key to his powers.
Jenny Nimmo's words are spellbinding, drawing in the reader to the trials and tribulations of the children. There is love, jealousy, fear and magic woven into the tales leaving you wanting more, although you are left more than satisfied with this.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read all of the released Charlie Bone books and started to look around for more Jenny Nimmo work and came across this delightful trilogy.
I felt like it was just what I needed, a breath of fresh air and an easy read. Jenny Nimmo knows how to write to make you feel sucked into her books and I liked the overall familiarness that you feel with the characters in each part of the trilogy.
I recommend this to anyone anywhere as long as you are ready for a laid back and easy (but satisfying) read.
Samantha, aged 18.
I felt like it was just what I needed, a breath of fresh air and an easy read. Jenny Nimmo knows how to write to make you feel sucked into her books and I liked the overall familiarness that you feel with the characters in each part of the trilogy.
I recommend this to anyone anywhere as long as you are ready for a laid back and easy (but satisfying) read.
Samantha, aged 18.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the most fantastic story! So enchanting and magical. One really feels the fogy mysterious sent of Wales. These are three wonderful books of adventure, love, and death. Brilliant for children (and adults) of all ages and sexes. The perfect read on a cold winters eve…
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perfectly pitched
This book has been sitting on my shelf for several years; I bought it while I was waiting impatiently for Jenny Nimmo to complete the Children of the Red King series, but never got... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Wild
What a cracker!
Bought this as my daughter is currently making her way through the Charlie Bone books. Read it over the half term holiday. It's just beautiful. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rachelreviews
Celtic myth made real
The Snow Spider incorporates the ancient Welsh Celtic myths of Gwydion the magician and his brother which have an impact upon the modern world and a missing child. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Maureen Shepherd
Magical
As a child i watched The Snow Spider when it was made into a drama for Welsh TV.
Always at my grandmothers house. Read more
Always at my grandmothers house. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Smote
Its OK
I thought I would read this book as it got so many good reviews on Amazon and I just loved the Charlie Bone stories. It was just OK for me. Read more
Published 17 months ago by N. McHale
More advanced readers than Charlie Bone
The complexity of the story means this book, in my opinion is suited to 10 year olds. Charlie Bone is better for younger readers. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sean Higgins
Excellent and enchanting!
Bought as a christmas present for a friend.
Have seen the film on TV.
Excellent!
Have seen the film on TV.
Excellent!
Published on 23 May 2010 by Simon J Pattison
great story
This book was brought for my wife to read to the grandchildren.
Being of a Welsh backround it as got them intrested in the Welsh language, a very good read for lovers of Harry... Read more
Being of a Welsh backround it as got them intrested in the Welsh language, a very good read for lovers of Harry... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Mr. J. E. Wright
The Snow Spider Trilogy
My daughter forgot her library book. The teacher gave her The Snow Spider to read. She was not looking forward to the teacher's choice of book. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by A. Johnston
A really good story, but that's all.
I can't remember why I bought this... I think I was browsing the book section late one night in extreme boredom when it jumped out at me and I'd hit 'Buy' before thinking. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2006 by "teuchy"
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