First published 1972
Young Diamond, named for his father's favorite horse, embarks on a journey with the beautiful but capricious North Wind. As he travels with her, he comes to know the many facets of her protective yet violent temperament. Through his encounters, Diamond discovers the wonder and terror of the natural world, and the power of empathy to navigate its unpredictable forces. At the heart of this fairy tale lies a story of a child's resilience and the transformative bond between the human and natural realms.
Genres: classic-literature, literary-fiction, fantasy, 19th-century, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, journey
150 pages · Paperback