A beautiful, epic story of destiny, magic and love... Reborn for a new generation of readers.
Rose is an unusual child, a North Child. Rose was born facing north, and the old stories say she will venture far from home and embark on a dangerous journey. Making a pact with an enormous white bear, Rose travels on his back to a mysterious castle that holds a dark enchantment, a darker temptation, and the key to her true destiny...
A spellbinding adventure to curl up with on long winter nights.
'An absolute stunner... Perfection' Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club
'This is epic stuff' Guardian
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 9 in the Usborne Modern Classics Series. See all Usborne Modern Classics books here.
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Edith Pattou is the author of East, an ALA Notable Book; Fire Arrow, a Booklist Top Ten Fantasy Novel of the Year; and the New York Times best-selling picture book Mrs. Spitzer's Garden. She lives in Columbus, Ohio. Visit her online at www.edithpattou.com and follow her on Instagram: @ediepattou and Tw
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