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North Child

Edith Pattou (2003)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.14
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeHeartwarmingHopeful EndingQuest

Hero archetypes

Beast / Cursed HeroMysterious Hero

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneReluctant Hero

Tropes

QuestComing of AgeProphecyFish out of WaterSlow BurnForbidden LoveCursed HeroPortal Fantasy

Themes

Destiny vs Free WillComing of AgeLove and SacrificeCourageFamilySelf-Discovery

Synopsis

Rose is a North Child, destined to travel far from home and face an icy death. Unaware of her fate she agrees to go with a mysterious white bear to a distant castle where she falls in love with an enchanted stranger.

Is North Child appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle fairy tale retelling with mild peril and a sweet romance suitable for middle grade readers. No graphic content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Readers will love the magical adventure, mysterious enchanted castle, and brave heroine who must break a curse.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingRomantic FantasyAdventure