Name: The Missing Barbegazi
ISBN: 9781782691815

H. S. Norup

A delightful story about families, love and learning that some secrets are best kept secret - forever.

The Missing Barbegazi

Shannon Jade

The Missing Barbegazi by H. S. Norup is a fantastic children's tale, drawing on little-known mythology to construct an engaging winter story. Tessa, a talented young snow-skier, believes in the barbegazi because her late Opa was saved by one after he was trapped by an avalanche. When the barbegazi find themselves in danger, it is Tessa and her cousin Felix who must risk all to save them. 

The book switches between two primary points of view: Tessa's and the young male barbegazi, Gawion's. Despite this frequent shifting, the story is easy to follow, and both characters are engage well with their readers. As Tessa and Gawion's joint story develops, the author reveals further details of barbegazi mythology, making the thoroughness of her pre-writing research clear. The wintery setting for the book makes it a brilliant cosy read; it calls forth images of warm fireplaces, hot chocolates, and snowy adventures. 

Overall, The Missing Barbegazi was a great read. By using existing mythology, Norup provides a healthy foundation upon which her story can rest, while leaving plenty of room for new imagination. This book, I'm sure, will be a smash hit among young readers when it releases on November 12th, 2019.

The Missing Barbegazi

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