Aurora

Written by Mindy Dwyer

A girl discovers the secret behind the Northern Lights on a daring Arctic journey.

3.8 Goodreads · 69 ratings

32 pages· 754 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD960L

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Bookroo's summary

In a distant northern land, a young girl named Aurora embarks on a journey across the Arctic tundra. Lost while following a caribou, she discovers the vibrant colors of the sky, leading to the creation of the Northern Lights. As Aurora navigates this magical landscape, she uncovers her own courage and the secrets of the aurora borealis. Will her dreams guide her to a great discovery, or will the tundra's mysteries remain hidden? Dive into this enchanting tale of wonder and bravery, where the sky's colors hold the key to a timeless legend.

From the publisher

Early one morning in a long ago northern land, a baby girl was born. Her mother named her Aurora, which means the “rosy light of dawn”. . .Winner, 2021 Northern Lights Book Award, “Time-Honored” category”Not every child has seen the northern lights, of course, but even those who only have heard of them may be interested in this colorful book. The legend is pleasant, and Dwyer’s brilliant watercolors bring it to life.”–Parade Magazine”This fanciful exploration of the origins of the Aurora Borealis, the northern lights, is a scrumptious delight!”–Publishers WeeklyIn Aurora, storyteller and artist Mindy Dwyer shares a magical tale about a young girl whose dreams lead her to a great discovery, her own courage and the spectacular northern lights. Through her bright, luminous illustrations and text, this origin story about the glorious northern lights is magically portrayed to young readers and makes the perfect bedtime story.Mindy Dwyer is author and/or illustrator of many books, including Treasure and Chia and the Fox Man.

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