When Annette gets Lucien into trouble at school, he decides to get back at her by threatening the most precious thing in the world to her: her little brother, Dani. But tragedy strikes. Annette knows she can never forgive Lucien for what he did to Dani, and she is going to make sure that no one else does either. She is so filled with rage that she sets out to alienate and humiliate Lucien at every turn. But then some surprising things began to happen to both of them.
Patricia St.John’s stories are classics of their time and have been enjoyed by generations of children. This edition of Treasures of the Snow combines her superb skill as a storyteller with language sensitively adapted to a new generation of children.
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"This book has 26 chapters and is the perfect Christmas book. My family read this out loud as every December. Starting on December first, my mother would read one chapter aloud to us every night. After we opened presents on Christmas day, we would lie around listening to the end of the story. Even though my brothers and I knew the story inside and out, it's description of sin and forgiveness, and the loving grace of God was still beautiful every time. I can remember my mom starting to cry (every time!) as she read the part where the old man tells his life story. She would have to pass the book to Dad who never managed to finish the chapter without at least a wobble in his voice. It's a fabulous book!"
— Keren (5 out of 5 stars)
“Pamela Garelick makes Annette, her little brother, Dani, and her nemesis, Lucien, seem like real people…[her] delivery transports the listener to the mountains of Switzerland.”
— AudioFile" It was ok, it was boring in parts... Other than that it was pretty good, I guess... "
— Natalia, 2/15/2014" ahh great book...I read it near christmas infront of the fire and finished it in hours loved it! "
— Katherine, 2/10/2014" Sweet story about forgiveness and God's perfect love. Quick read. "
— Sarah, 1/25/2014" Good message. Sweet story. A good read for pre-teen girls. "
— Doreen, 1/24/2014" I only read this because my English teacher assigned me to, and as much as I didn't enjoy 70% of the book, I still have to write an essay on it nonetheless. Too biblical for me. "
— Moniivann, 1/21/2014" I loved reading this book. It can be read to young children (6 and up). "
— Basia, 1/19/2014" Two characters struggle with the difficult task of forgiveness. A young girl must forgive the town bully for his misdeeds that resulted in her brother being crippled. The town bully must find a way to forgive himself. "
— Cheryl, 12/17/2013" This is a sweet little story about learning to forgive yourself and others. Though a juvenile book, its message is one for all ages. I thoroughly enjoyed it. "
— Marianne, 12/10/2013" One of my favorite books I've read to the girls (but I feel that way about a lot of the books My Father's World has as suggested read alouds). We had a hard time putting it down. It was full of wonderful truths about forgiveness. So excited to read her other books. "
— Greta, 12/8/2013" One of the books that I was going to scan in advance for my children and ended up completely enjoying myself. "
— faithful, 11/2/2013" Read this for school. Love this and star of light "
— Jessika, 6/13/2013" I had this book since 1997 and it is 2013. I have finally sat down to read it all. Though a story for children it was a pleasant read, it had some good morals and pulled you in. I have yet to read any other books by this authour but this book has made me want to try them. "
— Miriam, 6/7/2013" A gentle Christmas read, preferable aloud, to the kids. "
— Rick, 3/26/2013" A story of forgiveness written to bring souls to Christ. The preaching in it reminded me of Louisa May Alcott. It is a sweet story with wonderful growth in the characters. "
— Shenek, 11/15/2012" i don't remember much about this book except that i liked it a lot in the third grade when mrs. barber read it to us during the rest time after lunch. "
— Krissy, 9/14/2012" Similar to Heidi by Johanna Spyri, with much more explicit Christian themes throughout. Excellent read. "
— Fruitfulmomma, 6/13/2012" i really liked it!!! its been a while since ive read it so i might read it again when i get the chance. "
— Alexa, 5/9/2012" This is an amazing book!!! I have not read a book this good since Harry Potter!!! It is soooooo good!!!! :) "
— Hanna, 4/2/2012" What a heart-warming, wholesome, and edifying book to go through with your kids. Many opportunities to stop and discuss life lessons. Very glad to have picked this one up. Highly recommended. "
— Demetrius, 1/18/2012" Just wanted to mention that the Norwegian title for this book is "Det er min skyld". I read it as a young child and I have never been able to forget this haunting story. A great read, but not suitable for very young children. "
— Neens, 11/29/2011" Very good story for illustrating repentance and forgiveness, and the power of the Savior's atonement in our lives. This book helps my kids want to be good! We have read it at least three times now, and they still beg to read it again. "
— Linda, 11/25/2011" This is a beautiful about forgiveness for a young girl. It is written by a Christian author and refers to different Bible verses. "
— Rosanne, 11/19/2011" I LOVE THIS BOOK its so good i think every one should read this book especially if u r religious than no matter wht u should "
— Grace, 11/3/2011" exciting story, loved it,a story about forgiveness.......... "
— Sree, 10/22/2011" I liked it as a kid; I don't know what I'd think now. "
— Grace, 9/23/2011" A touching story with Christian teachings incorporated. I enjoyed it as a child and as a parent. "
— Mary-Jane, 9/12/2011" Just finished reading this aloud to the kids. What a beautiful story, with very lively illustrations of what faith in Christ is all about and how it can change hearts and lives. We love reading Patricia St. John stories. "
— Kameron, 9/1/2011" I read this book as a child and read it to my boys last year. I hope to read it each year in Nov/Dec. to them. Such a story of forgiveness, hope and grace. Great for Christmas time. "
— Erika, 8/24/2011" A beautiful, touching story of forgiveness, salvation, and perfect love. "
— Dawnya, 8/9/2011" This is a beautiful about forgiveness for a young girl. It is written by a Christian author and refers to different Bible verses. "
— Rosanne, 2/6/2011" A wonderful story of the results of bitterness, guilt, and forgiveness. This one is worth reading more than once. "
— Deb, 2/1/2011" This book is a very touching story, about two children learning about forgiveness "
— Sadie, 1/7/2011" Read this for school. Love this and star of light "
— Jessika, 10/18/2010" Similar to Heidi by Johanna Spyri, with much more explicit Christian themes throughout. Excellent read. "
— Fruitfulmomma, 9/29/2010" Treasures of the Snow is a great book! it's touching,Christian,and keeps interest with it's action. Lucien's act with Dani was the best part in the book. I'd reccomend for readers ages 12-15 who like Christian books and touching stories. "
— Kendall, 5/30/2010" I LOVE THIS BOOK its so good i think every one should read this book especially if u r religious than no matter wht u should <br/> "
— Grace, 5/2/2010" We read three of these books and we all loved them. "
— Lisa, 3/30/2010" This is a sweet little story about learning to forgive yourself and others. Though a juvenile book, its message is one for all ages. I thoroughly enjoyed it. "
— Marianne, 3/31/2009" This is such a lovely story. It teaches so many things. What hate can do, how to forgive people etc "
— Kai, 2/27/2009" Good message. Sweet story. A good read for pre-teen girls. "
— Doreen, 12/3/2008" ahh great book...I read it near christmas infront of the fire and finished it in hours loved it! "
— Katherine, 10/24/2008" Two characters struggle with the difficult task of forgiveness. A young girl must forgive the town bully for his misdeeds that resulted in her brother being crippled. The town bully must find a way to forgive himself. "
— Cheryl, 10/18/2008Patricia St. John (1919–1993) was born in England. In the early 1950s she went to Morocco where she served as a missionary nurse for twenty-seven years. She traveled in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, as the settings of her novels reflect. In 1977 she returned to England, where she cared for elderly relatives and ministered from her home to youths, single parents, and the elderly. Her books have been translated into numerous foreign languages.
Pamela Garelick was born in England. She acted in fringe theater there before coming to the United States, where she has worked as a voice-over artist in television and radio and as an audiobook narrator. Now living and working in Greece, she records, translates, and edits voice-overs from all over the world as well as narrating audiobooks in a small studio in her Mediterranean garden. She also paints silk clothing, bakes for the local cafés, and teaches newcomers the Greek language.