Trade Paperback
352 Pages, 6.01 x 8.98 x 0.95 in
August 18, 2009
The Doubleday Religious Publishing Group
1400073871
9781400073870
From the Publisher
Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby thought they were normal children
with normal lives and a normal past. But now they know they're
really the Lost Jewels of Anniera, heirs to a legendary kingdom
across the sea, and suddenly everyone wants to kill them.
In order to survive, the Igibys must flee to the safety of the Ice
Prairies, where the lizardlike Fangs of Dang cannot follow. First,
however, they have to escape the monsters of Glipwood Forest,1 the
thieving Stranders of the East Bend,2 and the dreaded Fork
Factory.3
But even more dangerous are the jealousies and bitterness that
threaten to tear them apart, and Janner and his siblings must learn
the hard way that the love of a family is more important than
anything else.
1. All possessing very sharp teeth.
2. Murderous scoundrels, the lot.
3. Woe!
From the Jacket
Praise for
North! Or Be Eaten
"Peterson deserves every literary prize for this fine
book. It is obvious that his musical talents have been put to good
use as his use of words, plot and narrative read like a well scored
film script. A very fine book, by a very fine writer and future
talent. Amazing - thrilling and well worth reading again and
again."
-G. P. Taylor, New York Times best-selling author of
Shadowmancer and The Dopple Ganger Chronicles
"Toothy cows are very dangerous. Andrew Peterson convinced me and
shivers run down my spine at the very thought of meeting a toothy
cow face to face. The author spills characters like Podo and
Nurgabog onto the page, then weaves a tale of danger that holds the
reader captive. Believe me, you will relish being held captive by
this master storyteller. But be sure you don't get caught by the
Stranders. Those people just ain't civilized."
-Donita K. Paul, author of The Vanishing Sculptor
"In a genre overrun by the gory and the grim, Peterson's bite-sized
chapters taste more like a stew of Gorey
(Edward) and Grimm (the Brothers). North! Or Be
Eaten is a welcome feast of levity--and clearly
a labor of love. Andrew Peterson has awakened my inner
eight-year-old, and that is a very good thing."
-Jeffrey Overstreet, author of Auralia's
Colors and Cyndere's Midnight
"An immensely clever tale from a wonderful storyteller -
filled with great values and even greater adventure!"
-Phil Vischer, creator of VeggieTales
"Thrills, chills, spine-tingling mystery, and lots of smiles. It's
not easy to combine heart-pounding danger with gut-busting laughs
and make it work, but Peterson pulls it off. For readers who want
nonstop action infused with powerful, life-changing themes,
North! Or Be Eaten is a must-read."
-Wayne Thomas Batson, best-selling author of The Door Within
Trilogy, Isle of Swords and Isle of Fire
"Andrew Peterson is a gifted storyteller, scene painter and
wordsmith who takes you on a rollicking white-water ride of
adventure. Readers of all ages are sure to find North! Or Be
Eaten worthy of a big mug filled with a favorite beverage and
a cozy nook near a crackling fire for hours on end. Here there be
tales within yarns within stories. Listen, reader, bend your ear,
but keep an eye peeled lest the dreaded Fangs of Dang be
near!"
-R. K. Mortenson, author of Landon Snow and The
Auctor's Riddle
About the Author
Andrew Peterson is the author of On the Edge
of the Dark Sea of Darkness, Book One in the Wingfeather Saga,
and The Ballad of Matthew's Begats. He's also the
critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter and recording artist of ten
albums, including Resurrection Letters II. He and his
wife, Jamie, live with their two sons and one daughter in a little
house they call The Warren near Nashville, Tennessee. Visit his
websites: www.andrew-peterson.com and
www.rabbitroom.com.