Book two of the Wingfeather Saga picks up right where book one left off, with the Igiby family hiding away in Peet the Sock Man's treehouse. Of course, they can't stay there for long, and soon they are off on other adventures, dodging Fangs, toothy cows, and traitors in their midst. 
I got a little weary of the constant scenes of escape, but toward the middle of the book, things slowed down and I was able to see more character development than what the first book offered. By the end of the book, I was more invested than ever in what happened to Janner, Tink, Leeli, and the others. I was moved by scenes of courage, sacrifice, and forgiveness. But most of all, it was refreshing to my soul to get lost in a story, especially one that ended on a hopeful note. 
It is worth noting that fantasy is not my typical genre of choice, but this was a delight. Highly recommend, especially for fans of Narnia.

The second book of the series is when the story where it really catches its stride. The first book takes about a chapter or two get hooked, whereas this one continues to hook the reader from cover to cover. I highly recommend this book, and the entire series to anyone and everyone.

This is going to be an adventure I will never forget. And now I have mixed emotions. Oh.. I need the next book please !!

In this second book in the series, the adventure continues without pause. And like in the first book, the misfortune never ceases making the plot a thrilling roller coaster ride. Oh how I miss these kind of adventures!

Though so much bad things happened in the story, the ending is one of hope and I can’t wait to see what happens in the sequel. Will there be more hope on the horizon or will there be greater trials?

I also really love the character development. I can see each character growing into stronger men and women. And now I’ve grown to love all the characters even more dearly.

Finally, I utterly enjoy the illustrations of the various creatures and their introductions. They are all so funny!

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from WaterBrook & Multnomah through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book follows Janner into the depths of despair. It's hard to see his doubt and hopelessness; however, they is light at the end of the tunnel. He finds his hope and strength again and is able to help others see it as well.

I started previewing the Wingfeather Saga for my children to see when they might be ready to read it, and also for myself because I simply enjoy the genre. When the publisher offered a chance to read an eGalley of North! Or Be Eaten in exchange for my honest review, I leapt at it.

Like On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, the first book in the series, I found North! Or Be Eaten took a little time to ramp up. However by the middle of the book I was on the edge of my metaphorical seat trying to figure out what would happen next. This book follows the best of the fantasy genre in telling the truth about our world through story and in re-enchanting life just a little bit more. Even with the slightly slow start, I loved it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Rereading this second book in the Wingfeather Saga was like travelling back to my preteen days of lazy summer afternoons filled with reading and trekking through the woods to go to the library. And it also reminded me of how North! Or Be Eaten took a more serious turn than the first book, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness.

After escaping Glipwood Township and the nefarious Fangs of Dang, Janner, Tink and Leeli, as well as their mother Nia, their grandfather Podo, and Peet the Sock Man all are hiding out in the forest, where they are safe from the monstrous lizards. But not from the dangerous creatures that roam the forest, like toothy cows and horned hounds. And after several weeks, their sanctuary is compromised when the Fangs come for them with trolls at their sides.

Now the Igibys must head north to the frozen tundras where the Fangs won’t be able to survive. But their plans go off the rails as the family is separated and Janner is taken to the formidable Fork Factory.

North! Or Be Eaten contains more depth as the characters grow and learn from their experiences. Many secrets, especially about Peet the Sock Man are revealed, adding layers to the story that take it from a child’s fairytale to a perilous adventure that even adults would enjoy.

Peterson writes with deft grace and wisdom as he explores themes not commonly shown in children’s books, and leave the reader thinking months after the book is closed. It also helps that the book ends with a cliffhanger ending.

Overall, I enjoyed the book for both its masterful writing and the copious amounts of nostalgia it gave me, cracking open its covers for the second time. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys fun, adventure, fantasy, and heart.

NOTE: I received a complimentary ARC copy from the publisher through NetGalley for review purposes only. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I cannot say enough good about this book. Perhaps the most telling is the sound of my children asking me to read it again when bedtime rolls around. Andrew Peterson has crafted a well-paced adventurous romp the whole family can enjoy!

North! Or Be Eaten ... the saga continues!  WOW!  This book (and the Saga) keeps me up long into the night reading and reading!  Such a wonderfully inventive family who live from one exciting episode to the next.

As I said when I started this series there is no age definition; these books are truly for the entire family!

Run to your nearest book retailer and get yourself a set, you will not be disappointed!!!

The danger is real as the Igibys escape the clutches of the Fangs of Dang and head north toward the Ice Prairies. The Lost Jewels of Anniera begin to realize their full potential along the way, but there are a lot of obstacles to overcome. Surviving Fangs, the Stranders, and even the wilds of Skree itself, the Igiby family gets separated, and that's when things really get bad for young Janner, the Throne Warden of Anneira. Worse yet is when he loses his little brother, the High King of Anneira, whom he is meant to protect. Surprises await around every corner in this action-packed, heart-filled fantasy!

I don't know if I can adequately express how much I enjoyed this book. The imagination that went into the characters, the creatures, and the plot itself is vast and enviable. I was swept up in the horrors, the betrayal, and the victories right along with the characters. I was annoyed every time I had to put it down and plunged back in with voracity every chance I got.

As in the first book, the main character really is Janner, the oldest of the Igiby children, and in this book it was even more clear why that was the best choice. He grew up so much in this book, even though only a short time passed (I don't know how much for sure...months, maybe?). Leeli really blossomed in this book as well, even though we didn't get to see her as much. She's courageous and has a beautiful spirit, and I love her! Tink, who is know more and more as Kalmar, has a rough time of it in this book, but boy was that ending incredible.

At times, I felt like the action didn't slow down enough for me to catch my own breath, but looking back at it, I don't think it was a bad thing. There were some pretty dark moments, so I wonder about the age range it's meant for, considering that my daughter falls into the middle grade range. I don't think it would scare her, necessarily, but I wonder if she would still be bothered by some of it, though she is on the low end of that range.

I highly recommend this book, and the series so far, for folks of all ages who enjoy clean, fun fantasy adventures. Also, you might see it labeled as Christian, and there are some references to a deity that many of the people believe in, but it is not overtly Christian. I have a feeling I'm going to love the rest of this series and want to re-read many times. There's no way I'm waiting for the new versions of the last 2 books to come out before I read them.

"North! Or Be Eaten" is an amazing, heart warming (and wrenching) book. Just as beautifully told as "On the Edge of the Dark Sea Darkness", this second book in the Wingfeather Saga will pull you even deeper into the story of  the Wingfeather family as they fight for what they love, try to find who they are, and find a place of safety while being pursued by the deadly Fangs of Dang. A GREAT read for all ages!

I really liked the first book in this series, but I loved this one. I read it while travelling and I was chuckling audibly at some parts and just so completely absorbed in others that my husband had to tell me to board the plane. Maybe I loved it more because I knew the characters and this world better this go round, but I also think this book is written with more depth of feeling. It's a middle grade novel, so it moves quickly, but this book makes more space for you to relate to the emotions as well as the actions of this saga.

The adventure of the Igibys/Wingfeathers continues!

After quite the harrowing escape from death and destruction, the Igiby/Wingfeather children have to come to grips over who they truly are, and how they've found themselves fleeing for their lives from the Fangs and He Who Must Not be Named. They've heard of the town of resistance up in the Ice Prairies and set off with the help of Oskar and Pete the Sock Man/Uncle Arthram. But, can they cross the forest in time? Can they make it without detection in Dugtown? Can Tink come to grips with what his identity means? Can Janner protect them all? What about Podo? He seems to be keeping yet more secrets from the family, ones that even his daughter Nia know nothing of. 

Continuing with the themes of identity, destiny, and repentance, North or Be Eaten takes us on a journey fleeing the rubble of Glipwood Township, in search of the remote outpost of resistance living in the Ice Prairies far to the north. However, the journey is fraught with dangerous animals that can eat you in a few bites, bands of roving Stranders, grieving parents in search of a way to get their children returned, and the ever present Fangs of Dang and a betrayal by the one they sought refuge from.

North or Be Eaten continues the saga of the Wingfeathers as well as On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness began it. In my experience, the second book of a series typically is found lacking for story. This was not the case here. North or Be Eaten is as strong of a story as the first book and leads us to discover what the Fangs really are, and that there is always redemption available in some form when we've done things we are not proud of. This is ultimately a story of redemption for many people in the story. May we learn the lesson that no one is too far from repentance.

This is probably an "it's not the book, it's me" case. Everyone seems to love this book, but I just can't get into it. I thought the first book was just okay (see my review here), but nothing great, and I only picked this second one up because I got it via Netgalley before reading book one.

I read about 15% of this, and again it is giving me Narnia and Redwall vibes. So if you like those books you will probably like this series as well. I am going through a (reading)slump at the moment and this is Not the book that will get me through it. So I quickly decided to give up on it.

I would still like to thank Netgalley for sending me this.


Because I DNFed it so quickly I'd rather not give it a star rating. My review will be posted on my blog on the 9th.

Wonderfully imaginative adventure story. Appeals to all ages - our whole family listens to the audio book together. That’s two adults, a five year old, a seven year old, and an eleven year old, and we have lively discussions about the plot, the characters, and the story as well as motivation, integrity, etc. So much can be learned from this other world that contains good and evil just like our own!

We love the Wingfeather Saga and are so excited to have the beautiful new illustrations. They add so much to the stories. Can’t wait to see what #3 and #4 look like when they come out.

North! Or Be Eaten is so suspenseful (as are each of the books in the Wingfeather Saga), but this one I could not put down and ended up reading through the night.  The Igiby children and their mother, grandfather and uncle continue their escape from Gnag the Nameless and his wretched Fangs of Dang.  Their perilous journey hardly lets them catch their breath in between dangers, betrayal, unthinkable setbacks and yet something in them drives them on and causes them to continuously lean into mercy of the Maker--especially when all seems lost and undone.  The conflicts within each character and the constant danger from without is beautifully balanced and will keep you at the edge of your seat and cause you to reach for the next book in the series as soon as you turn the last  page because you realize you are not just following the lives of the Igiby's, but you see yourself in  those conflicts and you are at the same time coming face to face with your own battles in a raw and poignant way if you are honest with yourself through this series.  But be not alarmed more than is necessary, because while the reality of your own weakness comes into the light alongside the character's own realizations, there grows beside it a hope that the story doesn't begin or end with them ( or you for that matter) , because you realize that they and you are part of a much grander narrative and therein lies this hope that has been quietly growing in spite of hardship and relentless pursuits.

This is a re-release of the second book in Peterson's popular Wingfeather Saga, and this book is the one that really captured my interest in the full set.. Joe Sutphin's illustrations are spot on! I will be buying the hardcover editions of these books. Do yourself a favor and add these books to your reading/purchasing list.

Andrew Peterson is a writer/musician that is very well known among his following. I had not heard of the Wingfeather Saga prior to this but have researched and found he has quite a following throughout the years. This is a rerelease of the series in a hardback cover with new illustrations. While this is not my normal genre of book, I truly enjoyed the story and can see where it would definitely be a hit with a preteen and older crowd. 

The stories are action packed and full of adventure. Janner, Tink, and Leeli are the main characters of this story. These children are very brave and able to tackle any obstacle that comes their way. Along their journey they meet many friends and foes. There are many areas where I was on the edge of my seat just reading. I can't wait to see how their story ends. 

I highly recommend this author and this series for anyone who loves fantasy and adventure. I am honored to be selected by the publisher to review these works on netgalley. All opinions are mine.

I actually enjoyed this book in the series more that the first which never happens when reading series. The humour in the book was definitely amped up, but I feel like it did so in a better way further in the book, the first section still wasn't quite there for me. I think the characters could have done with a bit more development and you would think that by this point in these rather large children's books they would be fully developed but unfortunately they were not. I don't think I would carry on with the series but I think for the right audience they would genually really enjoy this story.

Andrew Peterson has done it again! This book is an incredible addition to the series. The story is absolutely captivating and enjoyable for the entire family. It has become one of our family favorites, one we'll return to again and again.

North! Or be eaten by Andrew Peterson is an amazingly awesome work! Andrew Peterson is truly a gifted writer. He has a way with words, being able to grab your  attention and take you deep into another world. I love this book!