Ophelia herself is a child of today, but the marvelous boy she discovers has been hidden away by the snow queen for approximately 300 years. Ophelia and the marvelous boy is just that, a charming modern day fairy tale chock full of the good stuff. Ophelia and the marvelous boy book santa clara county. Grieving her mothers recent death, ophelia arrives in a snowy foreign city with her father and sister. I think that you should read this book because it has a lot of adventure. In it, ophelias mother has recently died, and her father takes a temporary job in a new city to try to distract himself, ophelia, and ophelias sister, alice, from their grief. Ophelia and the marvelous boy paperback february 10, 2015 by karen foxlee author. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee synopsis this is the story of unlikely heroine ophelia jane worthingtonwhittard who doesnt believe in anything that cant be proven by science. Its the story of ophelia, who comes across a strange boy while exploring the museum her father is working at. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee kirkus.
About ophelia and the marvelous boy magic is messy and dangerous and filled with longing, we learn in this brave tale of grief, villainy and redemption that borrows from the story of the snow queen. Listen to ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee at. In which ophelia jane worthingtonwhittard discovers a boy in a locked room and is consequently asked. While her curator father organizes an exhibition of swords, ophelia wanders the vast museum until she discovers the marvelous boy, trapped by the snow queen for three centuries in a hidden room. She wrote the middlegrade novel, a most magical girl, which won the 2017 readings childrens book prize. Jan 28, 2014 listen to ophelia and the marvelous boy audiobook by karen foxlee. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee chapter 1 before you read the chapter. It was also included on the best books of 2014 lists from publishers weekly and school library journal, and on the best childrens books of 2014.
Ophelia and the marvelous boy is a wonderful story about grief, bravery, magic, and being good. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read or movies youve seen. Pdf ophelia and the marvellous boy download full pdf. A retelling of hans christian andersens the snow queen, the novel follows 11yearold ophelia jane worthingtonwhittard as she attempts to rescue a boy trapped in a museum from its sinister curator miss kaminski. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee was highly recommended by shannon from giraffe days who was struck by the rich imagination and detail of the book. As the boy tells his story, ophelia accepts the challenges required to release him from.
There ophelia discovers the imprisoned marvelous boy, who discloses to her that in three days the snow queen will discharge her wretchedness upon mankind. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee, paperback. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Pdf ophelia and the marvellous boy download full pdf book. This book is a best of the best pick from ourwinter book fair. The antagonist in most novels features the opponent of the main character the bad guy. Listen to ophelia and the marvelous boy audiobook by karen foxlee. Ophelia and the marvelous boy audiobook by karen foxlee. Although the marvelous boys fairy talelike origin story is less exciting than ophelias, it adds the necessary magical element that helps ophelia. Ophelia and the marvellous boy is one of the best middle grade books ive read for a long time. A luminous retelling of the snow queen, this is the story of unlikely heroine ophelia jane worthingtonwhittard who doesnt believe in anything that cant be proven by science. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by melissa taylor welcome to the first installment of brightlys book club, where we encourage kids to read together, explore important topics through books, and have some fun. Ophelia and the marvelous boy book hamilton public. Jan 31, 2014 ophelia and the marvelous boy karen foxlees middlegrade novel tells the story of a girl named ophelia who has traveled to a city where it always snows, only to discover a quest behind a.
Unlikely heroine ophelia jane worthingtonwhittard doesnt believe in anything that cant be. In karen foxlees ophelia and the marvelous boy, this premise is explored in an original and fantastical manner, as foxleedeftly borrows and transforms elements from hans christian andersens the snow queeneveryone loves a villainessand young readers will relish the depiction of a modernday snow queen in the guise of the beautiful. Ophelia and the marvelous boy book project youtube. Ophelia and the marvelous boy ebook written by karen foxlee. Karen foxlees ophelia and the marvelous boy is a fantastical tale of adventure and mystery set in a northerneuropean museum. Download pdf ophelia and the marvellous boy free online.
But their allegiance will be with ophelia, a plucky heroine who changes from a hardheaded rationalist who believes only in facts to. Nov 15, 2015 ophelia and the marvelous boy book project april grzesiak. Exploring the strange, icy, and nearly empty museum, ophelia discovers the longimprisoned marvelous boy, who recruits her to help him save the world from the snow queen. If i ever have children i will defiantly read this to them any additional comments. Ophelia and the marvelous boy discussion questions. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee librarything. A luminous retelling of the snow queen, this is the story of unlikely heroine ophelia jane worthingtonwhittard who. Ophelia and the marvelous boy is an interesting adaptation of the fairy tale about the snow queen told by hans christian anderson. A special note to readers of ophelia and the marvelous boy brightly.
This is the story of unlikely heroine ophelia jane worthingtonwhittard who doesnt believe in anything that cant be proven by science. Handpicked by amazon kids books editor, seira wilson, for prime book box a childrens subscription that inspires a love of reading. Its a modern day fairytale, a retelling of the snow queen, and is set in a museum in an unidentified country where theres lots of snow and ice cold weather. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ophelia and the marvelous boy. Still, ophelias careful attention to logic and breaking tasks down step by step is a lesson in how to face difficult challenges. Mar 21, 2014 ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee is a spellbinding tale filled with adventure, mystery, and magic.
Beautifully written, this is a nestled stylized story that uses the themes from hans christian andersens the snow queen and creates something new and unique. Set within a reimagined version of the snow queen, its the remarkably poignant and entertaining tale of a griefburdened girl not terribly inclined towards heroics who reluctantly embraces the improbable and becomes a brave and marvelous heroine just in time to save the world. Telling too much more will unveil the plot, and that is part of the charm of this book. Id be looking forward to this author doing a follow up with a picture book, something that classifies the magical creatures the way that was mentioned by ophelia in the book. Jan 28, 2014 ophelia and the marvelous boy ebook written by karen foxlee. Her title ophelia and the marvellous boy made the finalist list for the aurealis awards in 2014. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee goodreads. This title also made the readings childrens book prize 2015 shortlist. As ophelia embarks on an incredible journey to rescue the. On her very first day in the museum ophelia discovers a boy locked away in a long forgotten room.
Ophelia and the marvelous boy is a 2014 middlegrade fantasy novel by australian author. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee books on. In which ophelia, while refusing to save the world, does something very brave indeed. And the people who like adventure i recommend you to read this book. Would you listen to ophelia and the marvelous boy again. Ophelia and the marvelous boy is a 2014 ya novel by australian author karen foxlee, with illustrations by yoko tanaka. She and her sister alice are still grieving for their dead mother when their father takes a job in a strange museum in a city where it always snows. He further reveals that he must save the world before that happens and that only ophelia can help him. Author karen foxlee shares a special note to brightlys book club for kids readers about the inspiration behind ophelia and the marvelous boy. Ophelia and the marvelous boy redeemed reader book. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee audiobook. Ophelia and the marvelous boy is set in a museum, but the fantasy nature of the story prevents readers from learning much about the many exhibits mentioned.
Magic is messy and dangerous and filled with longing, we learn in this brave tale of grief, villainy and redemption that. Click download or read online button to ophelia and the marvellous boy book pdf for free now. From the author of ophelia and the marvelous boy comes the story of a friendship between two girls set in victorian england, with magical machines, wizards, witches, a mysterious underworld, and a race against time. After reading took, i decided to give childrens fiction another go.
In karen foxlees ophelia and the marvelous boy, this premise is explored in an original and fantastical manner, as foxleedeftly borrows and transforms elements from hans christian andersens the snow queeneveryone loves a villainessand young readers will relish the depiction of a modernday snow queen in the guise of the beautiful, evil miss kaminski. The novel is a loose retelling of the hans christian andersen story the snow queen. Thats the opening line of the book and one that holds true to the very end. Based on hans christian andersens snow queen, ophelia and the marvelous boy is more than simply a snow queen story for. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee is a spellbinding tale filled with adventure, mystery, and magic. In it, ophelia s mother has recently died, and her father takes a temporary job in a new city to try to distract himself, ophelia, and ophelia s sister, alice, from their grief. Her most recent novel is lennys book of everything 2018. Ophelia and the marvelous boy book king county library. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee published by random house llc on january 28th 2014 pages. Still, ophelia s careful attention to logic and breaking tasks down step by step is a lesson in how to face difficult challenges. The book is a retelling of the snow queen fairy tale. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. I thought it was a fresh take on the fairy tale genre and it was nice to have a strong female lead character.
Ophelia and the marvelous boy summary supersummary. Ophelia doesnt believe the boy, or in things that cant be proven by science, but despite her misgivings, she decides to help him on his quest. As ophelia explores the museum, she discovers the marvelous boy and her own adventure begins in earnest. Ophelia and the marvelous boy by karen foxlee, 9780385753562, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. As ophelia embarks on an incredible journey to rescue the boy everything that she believes will be tested. Ophelia and the marvelous boy and millions of other books are available for instant access. Ophelia and the marvelous boy hardcover bookpeople. Karen foxlee audio books, best sellers, author bio. Ophelia and the marvelous boy karen foxlees middlegrade novel tells the story of a girl named ophelia who has traveled to a city where it always snows, only to discover a quest behind a. Ophelia and the marvelous boy is a 2014 middlegrade fantasy novel by australian author karen foxlee. Her books for children include ophelia and the marvelous boy, a most magical girl and lennys book of everything. Ophelia, a timid elevenyearold girl grieving her mother, suspends her disbelief in things nonscientific when a boy locked in the museum where her father is working asks her to help him complete an ageold mission. The marvelous boy, as hes called, begs ophelia to help him stop the snow queen before the museums wintertide clock chimes and the world ends.