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Featuring a colourful Slavic cast of tempestuous gods and frightening monsters, this is a story about friendship, and how far you would go - and what you would sacrifice - to avoid saying goodbye to someone you love. No human has ever returned from Navia, the Slavic afterlife. But twelve-year-old Mara is not entirely human - she is the granddaughter of Stribog, the god of winter winds, and she’s determined to bring her beloved father back from the dead. So she and her best friend (and bear-shifter) Torniv set out on an epic journey to defy the gods and rescue her father. They will have to face forest lords, enchanted goddesses, the stormy seas, and the villainous Baba Latingorka. And little do they know of the terrible forces they have set in motion - for the world is full of darkness, and Mara will have to rely on her wits to survive.
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As a lover of all things mythology and folklore, Houstons duology sounded like perfection! I'm glad to say, it hits all the marks. Discusses some somewhat triggering topics such as; parent loss, grief, fear and not fitting in, in a way that feels relatable and honest. The Wind Child is a beautiful story with wonder, adventure and impressive world-building. This book is perfect for any kid especially those who enjoy works by Rick Riordan or Katya Balen. The prose is elegant and emotional, Houston has created a world of wonder, easy for any child to sink into within mere pages.