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Synopsis
The adventures of a little boy, Diamond, named for his father's favorite horse, as he travels with the beautiful lady North Wind and comes to know the many facets of her protective and violent temper.
Is At the Back of the North Wind appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
A Victorian children's fantasy featuring mild peril and themes of death/mortality explored through allegory. The personification of North Wind as both beautiful protector and violent force may be intense for sensitive readers, but the overall tone is gentle and morally instructive.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, grief, and peril.
Who'll love this
Middle grade readers who love imaginative adventures with magical characters will enjoy following Diamond on his fantastical journeys with the mysterious North Wind.