Simon Snow (series)

The Simon Snow book series (by Gemma T. Leslie) is a fictional fantasy series in Rainbow Rowell's novel Fangirl. The main character of Fangirl Cath Avery is a fan of the series and an author of lots of fan fiction stories based on it. Cath and her twin sister Wren are about to start college in the beginning of Rowell's novel, and Cath must face the new challenges and experiences she encounters (some good and some bad) while also holding on to her love of Simon. The last book of the Simon Snow series is released at the end of Cath and Wren's first year of college.

Contents

Simon Snow is "an 11-year-old orphan from Lancashire who is recruited to attend the Watford School of Magicks to become a magician. As he grows older, Simon joins a group of magicians--the Mages--who are fighting the Insidious Humdrum, an evil being trying to rid the world of magic."

His roommate at Watford is Baz.

Books in ts Heir (2001)

1. Simon Snow and the Second Serpent (2003)
2. Simon Snow and the Third Gate (2004)
3. Simon Snow and the Selkies Four (2007)
4. Simon Snow and the Five Blades (2008)
5. Simon Snow and the Six Hares (2009)
6. Simon Snow and the Seventh Oak (2010)
7. Simon Snow and the Eighth Dance (May 1, 2012)

Role in the Story

The Simon Snow series shows the dedication of Cath Avery, the main character, and also helps guide Cath as she goes through the difficulties of college. As each chapter begins with either a quote from one of the books (shown above) or a quote from one of Cath's fanfictions, the Simon Snow series and Cath are connected over and over again as the book progresses.

Related Real-World Works

• The Simon Snow series may be based on J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. There are many references to the Harry Potter series in the novel Fangirl. Like Harry Potter, Simon Snow attends a magic school. The Simon Snow series has sold hundreds of millions of copies and has been translated into dozens of languages. There are Simon Snow movie marathons during the holidays. The popularity among fans of a non-canon relationship ("ship") between Simon and Baz may be a reference to the popularity of a non-canon relationship between Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy.

• Simon and Baz also relate to the non-canon relationship of Jack Frost and Pitch Black in the movie (and book series) "Rise of the Guardians" seeing as Simon's last name is Snow, Baz's last name is Pitch and they are enemies.Perhaps coincidentally, there is a superhero character named Simon Baz, who is part of the Green Lantern Corps.

References

Rowell, Rainbow. Fangirl. New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 2003.