Need to know how to make yourself invisible? How to sleep for nine days? Put a spell on a thief? These and other secrets will be revealed in Duluth author Margi Preus’s presentation about
West of the Moon, a novel inspired by an old family diary, true immigrant stories, and Scandinavian folk and fairy tales. Preus will talk about how she combined history, fiction and folklore to create this “mesmerizing tale of Astri’s treacherous and harrowing mid-19th century emigration to America.” (
Booklist, starred review) Enhanced by slides and storytelling, the presentation is appropriate and entertaining for young (ages 10 and up) and old alike.
Margi Preus is the author of several books for young readers, including the New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor book
Heart of a Samurai, and two books concerning Norway, the multi-award winning books
Shadow on the Mountain and
West of the Moon. Her newest books include
The Bamboo Sword, a companion to
Heart of a Samurai, and
Enchantment Lake, a mystery set in northern Minnesota.
Paid for in part by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.