The Boy Made Of Snow By Chloe Mayer

The Boy Made of Snow by Chloe Mayer

The Boy Made of Snow by Chloe Mayer is a haunting and lyrical debut novel set in wartime England, blending innocence, imagination, and emotional fragility. When young Daniel’s mother becomes increasingly detached from reality, he retreats into his own world of fairy tales until a German POW arrives in their village and Daniel makes a dangerous connection between fantasy and real life.

This poignant coming-of-age tale explores the power of stories, the trauma of war, and the delicate balance between childhood dreams and adult truths.

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Perfect for fans of Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Book Thief, and Atonement, this is literary historical fiction with a chilling emotional core.

Why The Boy Made of Snow is a Must-Read:

• Set During WWII: A unique view of the home front and POW camps in England.

• Child’s Perspective: Blurs fantasy and reality with heartbreaking clarity.

• Themes of Escape & Loss: Explores grief, mental illness, and imagination.

• Critically Acclaimed: A moving, atmospheric debut from a powerful new voice.

Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Sometimes stories are safer than truth but they can be just as dangerous."

Translation (Sinhala):
"කාලයකින් කතා සත්යය보다 ආරක්ෂිත විය හැකියි නමුත් ඒවාද අයෙකුට අනතුරුදායක වෙයි."

Translation (Tamil):
"சில நேரங்களில் கதைகள் உண்மையைவிட பாதுகாப்பாக இருக்கலாம் ஆனால் அவையும் ஆபத்தானவையாக மாறலாம்."

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• Title: The Boy Made of Snow

• Author: Chloe Mayer

• ISBN: 9781473652002

• Publisher: W&N (Weidenfeld & Nicolson)

• Published Year: 2017

• Number of Pages: ~320 Pages (Paperback)