Madsi the True
$17.98
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
16 December 2025
Summary
In this “warmhearted” fantasy adventure set in 1700s Norway, 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.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781665938839 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1665938838 |
| Author: | S.J. Taylor |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 16 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 130mm x 194mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“Each chapter begins with a truth Madsi has gleaned from her journey, and the action-packed plot and cliff-hanger moments make the story compulsively readable. Madsi’s adventure helps her uncover forgotten aspects of her world and encourages readers to tell stories and find the courage to speak their truth. With a strong-willed main character, sisterly bonds, and fantastical elements, this is a great pick for fans of Hilda and Frozen.” – Booklist
“The book brings 18th-century Norway to life, immersing readers in the folkloric setting … A warmhearted historical adventure embedded in Nordic folklore.” – Kirkus Reviews
“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.”
– Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
S.J. Taylor
S. J. Taylor writes stories steeped in folklore and magic, where young protagonists tackle big adventures and bigger questions. Although she grew up in Arizona’s desert, her heart yearns for the Nordic lands. When she’s not writing, she can often be found knitting yet another sweater (sweater weather is the best weather). She lives with her family in Connecticut.
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