While enjoying an early spring day in Arendelle, Queen Anna, her true love Kristoff, and snowman Olaf witness rocks falling from the nearby mountains and the townspeople running for cover. As the queen, Anna knows it is her responsibility to keep her people safe from harm—even if that means taking a perilous journey into the mountains to discover the cause of the crisis. Aided by a local mountaineer named Nils, Anna and a small team ascend the nearby mountains, searching for answers. It’s not just falling debris that’s an issue—villagers living in the mountains lament to Anna that animals and local flora are disappearing, too. Anna may be separated from her sister, Elsa, but the siblings have magical ways of communicating; Elsa’s encouragement—she assures Anna that she has always had the power and drive to “move mountains”—gives Anna just the confidence boost and spark she needs to keep going. She resolves to discover the source of the falling rocks and boulders and to find some potential solutions that will benefit the people living in Arendelle, along with the flora and fauna that live in the mountains. In this rousing adventure featuring well-loved characters, Cleary delivers a story celebrating resilience, drive, and conservation efforts. The illustrations are bright and clear, retaining the classic style fans of the movies adore. (Mixed into the story are entries from Anna’s journal, text-heavy pages with just one or two illustrations.) The story’s messages (we don’t always understand the future consequences of our actions; we must keep conservation and nature in mind when making decisions) are clear, but they’re not emphasized too heavy-handedly. Young readers are sure to enjoy Anna’s tale as she learns to take responsibility seriously and discovers that she can achieve whatever she puts her mind to. Includes a glossary.
