This is a delightful story of the life of Snowflake, who was "all stars and arrows, squares and triangles of ice and light." Through Snowflake's special role in the pattern of creation and life, Gallico has given us a simple allegory on the meaning of life, its oneness and ultimate safety.

(Key Words: Fiction, Snowflake, Life, Allegory, Paul Gallico, David Knight, Reisie Lonette).