East

Edith Pattou

eBook - 2012

A teen girl's sacrifice for her family draws her into a world of magic, adventure, and romance in this epic fantasy by a New York Times–bestselling author."Weaves the essentials of the children's fairy tale "East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon" into a rich tapestry that will resonate with readers of books such as Robin McKinley's renderings of Beauty and the Beast. . . . What ensues is the stuff of epic tale telling, replete with high drama and compelling characterizations." —BooklistRose has always longed for adventure, so when an enormous white bear appears one evening and makes her a mysterious offer, she accepts. In exchange for health and prosperity for her ailing family, she agrees to ...live with the white bear in a distant castle. But Rose soon realizes all isn't as it seems. As she tries to settle into her new life, she makes a devastating mistake. Now she must make a choice:... more