East

Edith Pattou

Mar 2012 · HarperCollins

About this ebook

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 best-selling author Edith Pattou.

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 must live with the white bear in a distant castle. But Rose soon realizes that all isn’t as it seems. As she tries to settle into her new life, she makes a devastating mistake. Now she must choose: 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 thrilling as only the best fantasy novels can be.

Ratings and reviews

Absolutely one of the best books I have ever read. I remember reading this 20 years ago, and as a kid who didn't like to read, could not put this book down. It's fantastic.

I cannot tell you how many times I have read this book, and never once was it a let down. Will always have a special place in my heart for this book!

Back in 05 my english teacher gave me this book and many others, but this one I will never forget. Its full of magic and adventure! A great read for people of all ages.

About the author

Edith Pattou is the author ofEast, an ALA Notable Book, and its sequel, West; Hero's Song; Fire Arrow, a Booklist Top Ten Fantasy Novel of the Year; Ghosting; and the New York Times bestselling picture book Mrs. Spitzer's Garden. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.
www.edithpattou.com
Twitter: @epattou
Instagram: @ediepattou