A dramatic tale from Finland’s great epic poem, the Kalevala, retold for children and beautifully illustrated by Barbara Cooney. Louhi, the powerful Witch of North Farm, steals the sun and moon and hides them deep inside a mountain, leaving the world in darkness. It will take courage, cleverness, and a little magic to bring back the light.
Barbara Cooney’s rich, atmospheric illustrations give this ancient Finnish tale a wonderfully mysterious Nordic feeling.
