In this winter tale, we tremble with little Gerda, and we worry for Kay who disappears, carried away by the icy Snow Queen... The adventures are numerous, unexpected. The characters good or bad keep succeeding... It is a fairly long story, dealing with several subjects. In this original tale, there is a lot to take on about friendship, learning through the quest of the lost friend and encounters of all kinds. The general theme of the story is the mirror and its pieces that represent the distorted vision that men may have of themselves and the world. This tale rich in adventures and encounters plunges us back into childhood and its power of imagination. There are trolls, a witch, brigands, animals and flowers that speak. It is the extraordinary journey of little Gerda in search of her friend Kay. She will overcome cold, hunger, fear and loneliness to deliver the one who is the Queen's prisoner.
