Madsi the True
In this fantasy adventure set in 1700s Norway perfect for fans of Netflix's Hilda and Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase series, a girl and her unlikely companions brave the wilds and encounter legendary creatures as they seek to rescue her sister from the Northern Lights.

Madsi has always loved the stories that her clever, strong-willed sister, Lisbet, told her late at night in their cabin. Madsi never expected Lisbet to become one of those tales. But last year, her sister disappeared in the night, snatched away by the Northern Lights.

This year when the Lights appear in the sky, Madsi begs them to free her sister-and a girl falls to earth right in front of her. But it's not Lisbet. This girl's name is Torin, and she demands that Madsi take her to a witch who can put her back into the Lights, where she went by choice. Madsi doesn't know what to believe-but if she takes Torin to the witch's mountain, maybe she can get Lisbet back. They set off, joined by Espen, an annoying (but surprisingly helpful) boy from Madsi's village.

Madsi has never thought of herself as brave, but as they endure the wilds and face monsters she's only heard about in tales, she finds unexpected strength. Can she also find the truth of what happened to her sister?
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Madsi the True
In this fantasy adventure set in 1700s Norway perfect for fans of Netflix's Hilda and Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase series, a girl and her unlikely companions brave the wilds and encounter legendary creatures as they seek to rescue her sister from the Northern Lights.

Madsi has always loved the stories that her clever, strong-willed sister, Lisbet, told her late at night in their cabin. Madsi never expected Lisbet to become one of those tales. But last year, her sister disappeared in the night, snatched away by the Northern Lights.

This year when the Lights appear in the sky, Madsi begs them to free her sister-and a girl falls to earth right in front of her. But it's not Lisbet. This girl's name is Torin, and she demands that Madsi take her to a witch who can put her back into the Lights, where she went by choice. Madsi doesn't know what to believe-but if she takes Torin to the witch's mountain, maybe she can get Lisbet back. They set off, joined by Espen, an annoying (but surprisingly helpful) boy from Madsi's village.

Madsi has never thought of herself as brave, but as they endure the wilds and face monsters she's only heard about in tales, she finds unexpected strength. Can she also find the truth of what happened to her sister?
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Madsi the True

Madsi the True

by S. J. Taylor

Narrated by Nina Yndis

Unabridged

Madsi the True

Madsi the True

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In this fantasy adventure set in 1700s Norway perfect for fans of Netflix's Hilda and Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase series, a girl and her unlikely companions brave the wilds and encounter legendary creatures as they seek to rescue her sister from the Northern Lights.

Madsi has always loved the stories that her clever, strong-willed sister, Lisbet, told her late at night in their cabin. Madsi never expected Lisbet to become one of those tales. But last year, her sister disappeared in the night, snatched away by the Northern Lights.

This year when the Lights appear in the sky, Madsi begs them to free her sister-and a girl falls to earth right in front of her. But it's not Lisbet. This girl's name is Torin, and she demands that Madsi take her to a witch who can put her back into the Lights, where she went by choice. Madsi doesn't know what to believe-but if she takes Torin to the witch's mountain, maybe she can get Lisbet back. They set off, joined by Espen, an annoying (but surprisingly helpful) boy from Madsi's village.

Madsi has never thought of herself as brave, but as they endure the wilds and face monsters she's only heard about in tales, she finds unexpected strength. Can she also find the truth of what happened to her sister?

Editorial Reviews

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Bittersweet elements and loving but difficult family relationships will resonate with readers who know life isn’t a fairy tale. Pair with Kelly’s Lalani of the Distant Sea to highlight their shared focus on how stories shape lives—and the power that lies in how we tell our own stories."

Kirkus Reviews

2024-07-04
Three young people set out on a quest through enchanted woods.

In 1750 Norway there are a lot of superstitions about the Northern Lights: Grown-ups say that standing under them will burn your hair off or that they’ll “grab you and drag you right up into the sky.” A year ago Madsi’s older sister, Lisbet, went to see the Lights and never returned. Madsi, who’s desperately missing her and feeling guilt-ridden about the argument they had the night she left, sneaks out to ask the Lights to give Lisbet back. But the Lights respond by sending another girl down from the sky instead. Torin has glowing hair the same brilliant green as the Lights, and she very much wants to return to them. So, joined by Espen, the annoying boy who lives next door to Madsi, the girls set off to ask the witch of Innerdalstårnet mountain for help. Along the way, they encounter monsters and enchanted creatures including giants, trolls, a gnomelike nisse, the undead gjenganger, and a beautiful huldra. They also befriend a nomadic, reindeer-herding brother and sister, Dánel and Ruvsá, who are Indigenous Sámi people. The book brings 18th-century Norway to life, immersing readers in the folkloric setting. Over the course of the journey, each character learns to reframe stories they’ve long believed about themselves, gaining strength and letting go of guilt along the way. The bittersweet ending leaves room for hope.

A warmhearted historical adventure embedded in Nordic folklore.(Adventure. 8-12)

Product Details

BN ID: 2940191835686
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 09/17/2024
Edition description: Unabridged
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years
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