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Set against the frosty backdrop of Alaska, this charming children’s fantasy follows a gnome who struggles to keep warm in a land where the chill seeps through even the hardest hearts. With inventive humor and gentle whimsy, the story explores the idea that warmth can come from within and from the friendships we forge. Fairies and other mythical companions join the gnome on his adventure, illustrating how courage, kindness, and a touch of magic can transform even the coldest moments into warm memories.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Stephen Cosgrove
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