The Bear and the Nightingale is by Katherine Arden. The first in the fantasy Winternight trilogy, set in ancient Russia. Vasilisa's father is the ruler of a distant community in the north of the territory. When her mother dies, her father goes to Moscow and brings back a new bride. Her stepmother is a devout Catholic and is horrified by the ancient household spirits only she and Vasilisa seem to be able to see. Vasilisa must fight the prejudice of her stepmother and the new priest and use her dangerous gifts to protect her family and people from an ancient evil; but her allies may be as dangerous as her enemies. A wonderfully creepy and delightful tale incorporating Russian culture and mythology.
Ratings: 10th grade - 9 out of 10 - AC (some mature thematic content).
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