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A City in Winter
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 618 Ratings and 65 Reviews

Book Description
Another ambitious and glossy collaboration between novelist Mark Helprin and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, continuing the story of Swan Lake, their earlier book that recreated the ballet classic for children. Emulating Maurice Sendak's reinterpretation of The Nutcracker, both the earlier book and A City in Winter abound in winter season atmosphere and fairy tale magic. At the end of Swan Lake, t... More
Book Information
PublisherViking Ariel
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages144
ISBN-100670868434
ISBN-13978-0670868438
Publication Date10/01/1996
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About Mark Helprin (Author) : Mark Helprin is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Mark Helprin include The Veil of Snows, A City in Winter: The Queen's Tale, The Arabian N... more
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About Chris Van Allsburg (Illustrator) : Chris Van Allsburg is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Chris Van Allsburg include Widows Broom, Jumanji, Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes:... more
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