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