It is an adaptation of an old norwegian folk tale entitled east of the sun and west of the moon and was a 2003 ala top ten best book for young adults. A young woman journeys to a distant castle on the back of a great white bear who is the victim of a cruel enchantment. When rose first met charles, he was trapped in the form of a white bear. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are. East is a deftly woven tapestry that melds traditional fairy tale motifs. Edith pattou is the author of east, an ala notable book. East by edith pattou 2003, hardcover for sale online ebay. The first edition of the novel was published in september 1st 2003, and was written by edith pattou. She was born in evanston, illinois, and she graduated from the francis w. East is a retelling of a classic scandinavian folktale called east of the sun west of the moon by edith pattou and anyone who is a huge fan of fairy tales will definitely get a kick out of this book. A conversation with edith pattou we talked to the author of east about her longawaited sequel, west describe east in one sentence. She is also the author of the new york times bestselling picture book, mrs. Edith pattou a young woman journeys to a distant castle on the back of a great white bear who is the victim of a cruel enchantment.
While east was a retelling of the nordic fairy tale east of the sun and west of the moon, this is a wholly original adventure. Beware, it is a rather long book, about 700 pages, so it will probably take you quite some time to finish it. East book by edith pattou 4 available editions half. East east, book 1 by edith pattou book cover, description, publication history. Heros song and fire arrow, a booklist top ten fantasy novel of the year. Spitzers garden, a picture book illustrated by tricia tusa. As familiar and moving as beauty and the beast and yet as fresh and original as only the best fantasy can be, east is a novel retelling of the. East also known as north child in the uk and australia is a 2003 novel by the author edith pattou. East by edith pattou is a retelling of the old norwegian tale east o the sun, west o the moon. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 507 pages and is available in paperback format.
East by edith pattou, 9780152052218, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. An epic drama featuring high romance and a resourceful heroine that will appeal to fans of pattou and new readers alike. May 01, 2005 east by edith pattou is the best version ive read so far, albeit not without faults. Pages are stained and spine of book is leaning, but book remains readable. The book has been awarded with rebecca caudill young. East by edith pattou is a retelling of fairytale east of the sun and west of the moon. Edith pattou audio books, best sellers, author bio. In a norse family down on its economic luck in the sixteenth century, rose is the eighth child born to a superstitious. Official site of edith pattou, author of awardwinning young adult and childrens books, including east and mrs. East by edith pattou, 97828581587, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
East series by edith pattou meet your next favorite book. Sep 01, 2003 edith pattou is the author of several fantasy novels, including east, an ala top ten best book for young adults. I loved the original story and when i saw east was a retelling of the story i had to read it right away. Heros song and fire arrow, a booklist top ten fantasy novel of the year, as well as mrs. Rose, the youngest in her family, has always been adventurous and curious, loving to wander and explore, all qualities of a true. See the complete east series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
East by edith pattou is a retelling of the fairy tale east of the sun and west of the moon if you arent familiar with it, dont worry, neither was i. This is where youll find information about my books, learn the answers to questions you might have, and a bunch of random stuff. Feb 27, 2016 the long anticipated movie adaptation of edith pattou s novel, east, is currently in development. So when an enormous white bear mysteriously shows up and asks her to come away with himin exchange for health and prosperity for her ailing familyshe readily. The long anticipated movie adaptation of edith pattous novel, east, is currently in development. In the beginning, terrible illness and famine stick down on roses family and farm. Sep 01, 2003 using multiple narrators, pattou expands the scandinavian folktale east of the sun and west of the moon to epic lengthadding little to the original. East by edith pattou is the best version ive read so far, albeit not without faults.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the rural villages of norway, there is an ancient belief that children inherit the qualities of the direction in which they are born. Using multiple narrators, pattou expands the scandinavian folktale east of the sun and west of the moon to epic lengthadding little to the original. Edith pattou is the author of three awardwinning fantasy novels for young adults.
The east book series by edith pattou includes books east and west. I highly recommend this book, and it is promptly going on my favorite list. Edith pattou is the author of the two novels to date in the songs of eirren series. East by edith pattou, 9780152052218, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rose agrees to live with a magical bear in his ice castle in the north and. In exchange for roses companionship, he will cure the family and give them wonderful fortune. Rose, the youngest in her family, has always been adventurous and curious, loving to wander and explore, all qualities of a true northborn child, according to her mothers superstitions. A beautiful, new edition of the beloved fantasy hailed as the stuff of epic tale telling booklist, perfect for fans of beauty and the beast from new york times bestselling author. East east, book 1 by edith pattou fantastic fiction.
East is a deftly woven tapestry that melds traditional fairy tale motifs of both beauty and the beast and east of the sun and west of the moon, with the haunting icy lore of medieval northern lands. Everything that comes after, as richly imagined by author edith pattou, is the basis for one of the most epic romantic fantasies ever told. The book is a series of short chapters told from alternating points of view of heroine rose, the white bear, the troll queen, roses brother neddy, and roses father. A young woman journeys to a distant castle on the back. A beautiful, new edition of the beloved fantasy hailed as the stuff of epic tale telling booklist, perfect for fans of beauty and the beast from new york times bestselling author edith pattou. A white bear appears at a poor norwegian farmers door, promising a reversal of the familys fortunes in exchange for worrisomely fearless rose. East by pattou, edith and a great selection of related books. Edith pattou author of east meet your next favorite book. Books written by edith pattou edith pattou, author of ghosting, east. Beautifully crafted aug 10, 2008 by agardeninthepocket east by edith pattou is a retelling of the old norwegian tale east o the sun, west o the moon. I loved the original story and when i saw east was a. Book one east once on a time there was a poor farmer with many children. Edith pattou is the author of several fantasy novels, including east, an ala top ten best book for young adults.
East of the sun and west of the moon was one of my very very favorite fairytales when i was a young girl, and truthfully i felt like i might be alone in that. East is the story of rose, the youngest daughter of a poor farmer, who. In a norse family down on its economic luck in the sixteenth century, rose is the eighth child. Edith pattou is an american writer of fantasy fiction, including the novel east, an ala top ten best book for young adults for 2004. Book one east once on a time there was a poor farmer. To rescue him, rose traveled to the land that lay east. This is where youll find information about my books. Father ebba rose was the name of our lastborn child. East by pattou, edith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Edith pattou is the author of east, an ala notable book, and its sequel, west. Fire arrow, a booklist top ten fantasy novel of the year. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Edith pattou is an american fantasy fiction writer, the author of east, one of 2004s ala top ten best books for young adults.
East is the story of rose, the youngest daughter of a poor farmer, who sets off on a perilous journey, on the back of a great white bear, and when she ultimately arrives at the land at the top of the world, the one that lies east of the sun and west of the moon. An epic drama featuring high romance and a resourceful heroine that will appeal. Written by edith pattou, audiobook narrated by lee adams, robertson dean, kirby heyborne, john h. First of all, pattou knows how to take a traditional story and tell it in a very unique way. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Rose has always longed for adventure, so when an enormous white bear appears one evening and makes her a mysterious offer, she accepts. Away goes rose on the bears back, to a subterranean palace in fransk where. Edith pattou is the author ofeast, an ala notable book, and its sequel, west. East by edith pattou is a retelling of the fairy tale east of the sun and west of the moon if you arent familiar with it. East is a solidly good book, although maybe a smidge too long.