Rose is an unsusual child, a North Child. For Rose was born facing north, and the old stories say she is destined to travel far from home 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 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