{"product_id":"at-the-back-of-the-north-wind-9781513277523","title":"At the Back of the North Wind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhile trying to sleep, a young boy is startled by the North Wind, who chooses to bring him along as she travels throughout the night.\u003c\/b\u003e The duo embark on eye-opening adventures that teach the child valuable life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiamond is a young boy who comes from a poor family. Despite his homelife, he maintains his innocence and chooses to embrace joy. One night when he's struggling to sleep, he encounters the sweeping presence of the North Wind. She enjoys the child's company and allows him to join her on her travels. During their journey, Diamond discovers the positive and negative effects of her presence. He realizes she can be a source of support but also do great harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAt the Back of the North Wind\u003c\/i\u003e, George MacDonald explores spiritual and moral conflict. It's infused with Christian themes including an allegory for Jesus Christ. The story addresses a complex topic using a simple narrative and stunning visuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacDonald, George:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge MacDonald (1824 - 1905)\u003c\/b\u003e was a Scottish-born novelist and poet. He grew up in a religious home influenced by various sects of Christianity. He attended University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry and physics. After experiencing a crisis of faith, he began theological training and became minister of Trinity Congregational Church. Later, he gained success as a writer penning fantasy tales such as \u003ci\u003eLilith\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Light Princess\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAt the Back of the North Wind\u003c\/i\u003e. MacDonald became a well-known lecturer and mentor to various creatives including Lewis Carroll who famously wrote, \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50554094518546,"sku":"9781513277523","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9287c4c4-eba7-446c-91cb-d566e4b048c9.jpg?v=1731707325","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/at-the-back-of-the-north-wind-9781513277523","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}