What reading level is Ophelia and the marvelous boy?
Ophelia is the one who shines and develops in character. The books recommended age (8-12) seems appropriate due to some slightly dark themes and suggested violence but — the plot was so obvious that I don’t think it would challenge a 12 year old.
What is Ophelia and the marvelous boy about?
On her very first day in the museum Ophelia discovers a boy locked away in a long forgotten room. He is a prisoner of Her Majesty, the Snow Queen. And he has been waiting for Ophelia’s help. As Ophelia embarks on an incredible journey to rescue the boy everything that she believes will be tested.
Where does Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy take place?
northern European city
Plot. Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard is a scientifically-minded English girl whose mother has recently died. Ophelia’s father, an international sword expert, has temporarily moved Ophelia and her older sister Alice to an unnamed northern European city where he is curating an important museum exhibit.
What is the theme of Ophelia and the boy?
As Ophelia embarks on an incredible journey to rescue the boy everything that she believes will be tested. Along the way she learns more and more about the boy’s own remarkable journey to reach her and save the world. A story within a story, this a modern day fairytale is about the power of friendship, courage and love, and never ever giving up.
Is Ophelia and the Marvellous Boy a good book?
Ophelia and the Marvellous Boy is one of the best middle grade books I’ve read for a long time. It’s a modern day fairytale, a retelling of the Snow Queen, and is set in a museum in an unidentified country where there’s lots of snow and ice cold weather.
What happens to Ophelia and the boy after they kill the Snow Queen?
Ophelia and the boy are chased by wolves. Ophelia finds the sword and kills the Snow Queen. The boy tells Ophelia that he is going to return to land and the town where he grew up and he fades away, his mission completed. Ophelia, her father, and her sister return home.
What happens on Ophelia’s first day in the museum?
On her very first day in the museum Ophelia discovers a boy locked away in a long forgotten room. He is a prisoner of Her Majesty the Snow Queen. And he has been waiting for Ophelia’s help. As Ophelia embarks on an incredible journey to rescue the boy everything that she believes will be tested.