10/02/2017
Twelve-year old Owl McBride is unnerved when her strong emotions cause frost to manifest on her skin. Soon after, Owl’s free-spirited mother, who raised her on enchanting stories of the fay realm, reveals that Owl’s absent father is the mercurial elemental spirit Jack Frost. With the help of steadfast best friend Mallory and Avery, a mysterious boy with ties to the fay autumn court, Avery seeks her otherworldly father, hoping to gain a better understanding of her history and budding powers. Owl’s heritage brings an air of lost royalty to British author Wilson’s debut novel, though the fact that Owl’s father isn’t human—and isn’t particularly interested in humanity—makes for some odd moments. Jack Frost is adamant that Owl cannot be his daughter (“I have no mortality! I cannot create life!”), but she still exists, and, despite the issue being raised, no answer is provided beyond, perhaps, an extreme case of denial. Still, Owl’s growing pains and desire to understand her roots will keep readers engaged, as will the fantastical fay world, with its volatile spirits and sharp edges. Ages 8–12. (Oct.)
Similar to Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, Wilson’s debut nicely blends reality and fantasy into an entertaining read. Wilson brings the fairy tale individuals to life while maintaining a delightful combination of realism and fantasy. A promising first novel.” — Booklist
“A fantastical, frost-filled, coming-of-age debut.” — Kirkus Reviews
“This character-driven fantasy exhibits a nice balance between Owl’s magical adventures and her human struggles with friendship and school. Purchase where fantasy flies off the shelves.” — School Library Journal
“Owl’s growing pains and desire to understand her roots will keep readers engaged, as will the fantastical fay world, with its volatile spirits and sharp edges.” — Publishers Weekly
“As magical as frost itself, The Lost Frost Girl is a truly special tale, told with gorgeous prose and filled with compelling characters. I absolutely loved it!” — Sarah Beth Durst, author of Journey Across the Hidden Islands
“Charming, clever, and enchanting, The Lost Frost Girl is a modern fairy tale about discovering yourself and the place you truly belong.” — Kristin Bailey, author of The Silver Gate
As magical as frost itself, The Lost Frost Girl is a truly special tale, told with gorgeous prose and filled with compelling characters. I absolutely loved it!
Charming, clever, and enchanting, The Lost Frost Girl is a modern fairy tale about discovering yourself and the place you truly belong.
Similar to Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, Wilson’s debut nicely blends reality and fantasy into an entertaining read. Wilson brings the fairy tale individuals to life while maintaining a delightful combination of realism and fantasy. A promising first novel.
Similar to Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, Wilson’s debut nicely blends reality and fantasy into an entertaining read. Wilson brings the fairy tale individuals to life while maintaining a delightful combination of realism and fantasy. A promising first novel.
A perfect read for those who love wintery magic and a strong female character proving her place in the world.
Deftly integrates figures from folkore and ancient mythology into the wider narrative of family, friendship and identity.
This debut is a sparklingly frosty read, full of feisty characters, myth and mystery.
A winter treat full of frosty magic.
A story of wild winds and bitter frosts with the warmth of friendship at its heart
08/01/2017
Gr 4–7—Twelve-year-old Owl has never met her father. She doesn't even know who he is. But when the onset of puberty brings an awakening of magical powers, she finally discovers the truth: her father is Jack Frost, the irrepressible nature spirit responsible for the winter months. Owl has inherited some of her father's powers, but she has no idea how to control them and her father has no interest in helping her learn. Moreover, she finds out that her very existence may have been engineered by another jealous nature spirit as a trap for her father. As tension mounts in the fairy court, Owl must learn to use her powers wisely and speak out, despite the fact that the fae are unwilling to listen to a mere half-human. This character-driven fantasy exhibits a nice balance between Owl's magical adventures and her human struggles with friendship and school. Secondary characters, including Owl's artist mother, best friend Mallory, and mysterious new boy Avery, are all interesting and well-drawn; the members of the fairy court are, perhaps intentionally, less knowable. The pacing lags a bit in the first half of the book, but picks up steam as the plot develops. Occasional Briticisms in this UK import shouldn't hinder American readers' understanding or enjoyment of the story; the setting is vague enough to be almost anywhere. VERDICT Purchase where fantasy flies off the shelves.—Misti Tidman, Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, OH
