North Child by Edith Pattou is an epic, vivid retelling of the Norwegian folk tale East of the Sun, West of the Moon, with a hefty dash of Beauty and the Beast and a few sprinklings of Narnia thrown in. When north-born child Rose is visited by a huge white bear, it’s only the start of a remarkable quest that will change her life forever. North Child is a feast of rich storytelling, with a wonderfully courageous yet realistic heroine in Rose. It’s also the perfect escapist combination of myth, fairytale and love story - a lovely read for adults as well as children!