Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description: A middle-grade fantasy inspired by Russian fairy tales. It follows 12-year-old Yanka, who was raised by a bear as a baby and feels out of place due to her unusual size and strength. One morning, she wakes to find her legs have transformed into bear legs, prompting her to journey into the forbidden Snow Forest with her pet weasel, Mousetrap, to uncover her true identity. Along the way, Yanka faces magical creatures and uncovers family secrets tied to a powerful curse. The novel won the 2020 Indie Book Award for Children’s Fiction.