Publisher's Synopsis
Gnomes seem to be everywhere in our society today. Gnomes in gardens, gnomes in stores, bobble head gnomes, gnome statues, and gnomes for Christmas decorations! But what of historical gnomes? Are these creatures real? Are they friends of humans? What kind of creature is a gnome anyway?
This tale takes you back to around A.D. 700 somewhere in central Europe. A child left defenseless and seemingly doomed to die, is rescued by these small folk and this is where the adventure begins. Learn just how noble these creatures can be and discover their intriguing personalities. Grade school children will particularly enjoy this snowy tale as it teaches them a wee bit about nature and how to traverse in winter conditions even if they aren't quite as small as our gnomes. This harrowing tale brings all sorts of animals into its pages too both native to the Eurasian continent and some that are fictional. See if your child can guess which is which! Finally, if you as a parent, yearn for literature that is free of the political ideologies of today, you will find this novel to be quite inviting and safe for your child to read. It mirrors the classical and traditional literature of yesteryear fitting for a classical tale of gnomes.
