Northwind

In Northwind, a young boy named Leif is forced to flee from a deadly plague and travels northward, following a wild, fjord-riven shore, connecting to the ocean's heartbeat and discovering his true self.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

From the acclaimed and beloved author of Hatchet, Gary Paulsen, comes another heart-pounding survival tale that takes place on the razor-thin boundary between life and death, where the turbulent seas collide with the rugged coastal wilderness.

When a devastating plague strikes the small fish camp where Leif calls home, the young orphan is compelled to embark on a perilous journey across the water in a cedar canoe. He flees northward, navigating a wild and fjord-riven shore, constantly facing new dangers, unsure of his ultimate destination. However, as he paddles deeper into his quest, Leif discovers a profound truth about himself as he connects intimately with the rhythm of the ocean, feeling its heartbeat pulsating through him.

Northwind is a captivating historical adventure infused with subtle hints of Nordic mythology, creating a narrative that is impossible to resist. It showcases Gary Paulsen at his finest, delivering a thrilling and immersive experience that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Weight: 186g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529069327