Fearless Field Mouse and the Snow Labyrinth
The fourth book in the mesmerizing and adventurous Field Mouse series about the courageous little mouse who goes on to do heroic acts for others.
In this wintery tale, Field Mouse faces a chilling challenge: to rescue his friend who has disappeared in the daunting snow-covered forest. A snowstorm has completely covered the entire forest, and it now seems like an intimidatingly foreign place for Field Mouse and his friend Shrew. While they try to power through, Shrew goes missing and Field Mouse realizes that he is all alone.
Once again courage and self-confidence are needed as Field Mouse sets out for the most important mission: to rescue his good friend. Fortunately, Fied Mouse befriends a poetic Magpie and together they glide over the snowy forest on a great rescue mission.
Snow Labyrinth by Meri and Aleksi Korpela is the fourth captivating story from the creative duo. The traditional illustration with a fresh touch creates charismatic stories that show it’s okay to be scared and how to find courage from within and be brave. The detailed artwork is a beautiful visual invite to the world of Van Gogh and Wes Andersen films, both inspirations reflected in the illustration.
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Year of publication
2023
Original title
Peloton peltohiiri – Lumilabyrintti
Page count
32
Original publisher
Otava
Original language of publication
Finnish
Reviews
Finlandia Prize Jury 2023
"The story takes the reader to a snowy forest. The illustrations are magical and enchanting, and together with the captivating characters, the reader travels underground and up high in the sky and can feel the snow and frost on their skin. In terms of text and illustration, the book honours the fairy-tale tradition as it subtly renews it. The work has a broad target audience, as the story will appeal to both young and old readers."
Awards & Nominations
Nominations
Children's and Youth Literature Finlandia Prize
2023
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