East — Edith Pattou

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.” -- Booklist

Rose 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: return to her safe and loving family or go on a dangerous quest to fix what she has broken -- and perhaps lose her heart along the way. A sweeping romantic epic as timeless as any fairy tale and as thrilling as only the best fantasy novels can be.

“Brilliant . . . a perfect story to be read aloud. . . . This top-notch fantasy will be enjoyed by all, especially fans of C. S. Lewis, Tamora Pierce, and Christopher Paolini.” -- School Library Journal