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In the Northern Kingdoms, a ruthless band of polar bears known as the Roguers terrorizes the region by snatching cubs from their mothers and killing any who resist. When Svenna learns her own two cubs are targeted, she faces a harrowing choice: surrender her beloved offspring to the rogues in exchange for their safety, or risk everything to protect them.
Svenna arranges a grim bargain with the Roguers, agreeing to serve the enigmatic Mystress of the Hands provided her cubs may stay with her cousin. The deal offers a fragile promise of protection, yet the society around them crumbles, and no one can feel truly secure. The story chronicles Svenna’s struggle, the cubs’ unique powers, and the broader conflict tearing the kingdom apart.
As the mother’s resolve is tested, readers witness a blend of adventure, fantasy, and the emotional weight of self‑sacrifice amid a conflict that threatens both the countryside and the lives of its youngest inhabitants.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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