PAPERBACK Author: Sarah Beth Durst A spellbinding modern fairytale filled with love, magic, and courage - ICE is a breathtaking retelling of the classic East of the Sun, West of the Moon. Cassie grew up on stories of her mother’s disappearance; taken by trolls because of a deal with the mysterious Polar Bear King. She always thought it was just a bedtime story. But on her eighteenth birthday, the fairy tale becomes real. The Polar Bear King arrives, claiming Cassie as his bride, and offers her a chance to save the mother she thought was lost forever. To keep her promise, Cassie must journey across the frozen Arctic - through blizzards, dangers, and the edge of the magical world - discovering strength, love, and sacrifice along the way. Lyrical, romantic, and full of heart, Ice is a sweeping adventure about the power of choice, the pull of destiny, and the courage it takes to follow your heart. Why this book deserves a spot on your shelf: A beautiful retelling of a timeless Nordic fairy tale Fierce heroine, magical romance, and a stunning Arctic setting Perfect for fans of East, The Bear and the Nightingale, and Uprooted Paperback: 336 pagesLanguage: EnglishDimensions: 13.97 × 2.3 × 20.96 cm ISBN: 978-1416986447Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry BooksPublication: 12 Oct. 2010
