Delaney, Talaya AMitchell, LindsayHerlihy, Beth Erin2025-09-1820252025-04-292025Herlihy, Beth Erin. 2025. Rikke and the Frost-Star Cat. Masters Thesis, Harvard University Division of Continuing Education.31999107https://dash.harvard.edu/handle/1/42719582Rikke and the Frost-Star Cat is a young adult polar fantasy novel. Rikke, the heroine, sets out through the icy landscape, which is both unforgiving and (secretly) magical, in search of life-saving medicine for her grandfather Mikkel and answers to questions about her family history. Rikke’s childhood has been filled with love and friendship, but dangers loom all around. The villagers have struggled for the past generation, since the ruling matriarchy was overthrown by a vicious group called The Blades. Rikke has only known life under the strict rule of the Blades, and her days are marked by the contrast between the cozy hygge inside her family home and the oppressive governing of these armed men. Unbeknownst to Rikke, a rebel group has been quietly plotting to return the matriarchy to power. As she traverses the frozen forests, Rikke will encounter friends and potential foes as she uncovers the mystery of her heritage, including the unknown legacy and hidden gifts of the women of her family.application/pdfenadventuremagical catsmagical girlsmatriarchypolar fantasyyoung adultCreative writingThesis or Dissertation2025-09-180009-0007-8823-3499