Dedication

To the brave little souls who find themselves a little lost, a little hungry, and a lot brave, this story is for you. It’s for the children, little or big, who dream under vast, starry skies, who feel a pull towards the wild places of the world, and who possess a heart big enough to love a creature that might seem different. May you always find your way, just as Chloe found her strength and the little polar bear found its way home.

This book is a tribute to the unexpected friendships that can blossom in the most surprising corners of the earth, and to the enduring magic that exists when we open our hearts to the wonders around us. For every one who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what secrets it holds, and for every one who has ever felt the silent, powerful bond between themselves and an animal, this is our shared adventure.

It is for the dreamers, the adventurers, the ones who believe in the impossible, and for all the quiet moments of courage that ripple outwards to change the world. May your own journeys be filled with wonder, resilience, lives guided and navigated by ourselves and Northern Star like the ships ages ago, with the unwavering light of hope, much like the aurora borealis that graces not just the polar skies.

Remember that even in the face of challenges, the most extraordinary connections can be found, and that love, in its purest form, knows no boundaries.

You are the best.

Marketa