This is a beguiling epic of magic, love, loss and betrayal based on the traditional fairytale "East of the Sun, West of the Moon". The lyrical writing and bold sweep of the story as Rose travels north will cast a spell over every reader. "A rich tapestry that will resonate with readers...The stuff of epic tale-telling, replete with high drama and compelling characterisations." - Booklist. Rose was born into the world facing north, and as a north child, superstition says that she will be a wanderer, travelling far from home. This prophecy is fulfilled when she is taken on the back of a white bear to a mysterious empty castle, where a silent stranger appears to her night after night. When her curiosity overcomes her, she loses her heart, and must journey to a land east of the sun and west of the moon to reclaim it.
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Author biography Edith Pattou is the author of two highly acclaimed fantasy novels in the US, the first in the Songs of Eirren series: Hero's Song, an International Reading Association Young Adult's Choice, and Fire Arrow, a Booklist Top Ten Fantasy Novel of the Year
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This is one of the best books I have ever read if not the best. It is brilliant and the author must have spent a long time finding out about these strange superstitions. It was based on the Scandinavian fairy tale "East of the Sun and West of the Moon". Everyone who can read should read this book.
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Being norwegian I was drawn to the cover of this book right away, recognizing it as a picture from my favorite fairytale! So obvioulsy, I had to read it. And I do not regret that choice! The story is moving, well written and full of funny little Norwegian trinkets, words and mythic lore. My favorite fairytale blown into full scale novel. How can I argue with that?
It's a moving love story, based upon the typical "beauty & the beast" storyline, but it is SO much more than that. If you like fairytales, if you like nordic myths, then read it. You wont regret it!
It's a moving love story, based upon the typical "beauty & the beast" storyline, but it is SO much more than that. If you like fairytales, if you like nordic myths, then read it. You wont regret it!
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I just enjoyed this book so much. My daughter who is 12 cried and wouldn´t stop reading, when she read the book and I had to read the book. It was brilliant even for a grown up who is not too old for fairitales. However I did find some of the socalled Scandinavian words funny- a bit American in its aproach.
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Wonderful book!
I ordered this book from a recommendation by a friend and was absolutely spellbound. I would pick it up and read it whenever I got a moment, as it has such a wonderful pace and I... Read more
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Reading this book is an unforgettable journey.
Norwegian Folk Tales: From the Collection of Peter Christen Asbj2rnsen, J2rgen Moe (The Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library)A friend sent me the book "North Child" as a gift. Read more
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By far one of the best books I've ever read. It has a touch of beauty and the beast but is much more magical.
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for once, a good romance
I haven't read this book recently so this review will be brief, as i can't remember the novel accurately enough to give it the credit it deserves. Read more
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this is a fab book nd great 2 read especially if ur adventurous nd vry interested in reading this is the book 4 u
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Edith Pattou is a master storyteller -
North child is one of my all time favourite books. You cannot simply resist diving into a magical world of Norway, where the land is a blanket of snow and where a young girl called... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by S. Jones
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enchanting!! that sums it up!!!
Being a norweigen, I only bought this book because of the polar bear on the cover and the word NORTH in the title. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2008
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Intreaguing!
This books was thouroughly enjoyable. It took a little bit to get started but... if you can keep going to the 4th or 5th chapter, it completely makes up for it! Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2008 by A. Hamilton
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"She would search for him. In the land that lay east of the sun and...
NORTH CHILD or EAST, if you are buying it from America, is based upon a Norwegian fairytale, "East of the Sun and West of the Moon". Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2007 by Brida
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Picked up this book today and enjoyed it enough to read it through to the end without stopping. I do wish American books could be edited for British English speakers though. Read more
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