The Ice House

Name: The Ice House
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316705318
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Summary

The Ice House by Monica Sherwood weaves a tale set in a mysteriously frozen world where two children, Louisa and Luke, find an escape in a secret ice house. Amidst a seemingly endless winter, they explore friendship and resilience, discovering warmth and hope in unexpected places. This children's book blends a touch of magic with the challenges of isolation and the strength found in companionship.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories about friendship, resilience, and hope set in challenging circumstances. It's an engaging tale perfect for young readers who are drawn to adventures that unfold in unique settings, capturing the spirit of perseverance and imagination.

The Ice House

With shades of When You Reach Me, The Thing About Jellyfish, and Bridge to Terabithia, this heartfelt debut explores what it means to cope with change on both a global and personal level.

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This heartfelt book explores what it means to cope with change on both a global and personal level.

Louisa feels trapped. There's a global temperature drop, and her family's been snowed into their apartment building for months. Her parents are overwhelmed. Her little brother is driving her up the wall. She's barely seen her friends, so they're growing apart. But her neighbor and former friend, Luke, has been around a lot after his dad's scary ice-related accident. The universe is out of whack, and all she wants is for "normal" to return-fast.

Everything changes when Louisa and Luke build an ice house as a getaway from their stressed-out families. But when they discover a mystifying window to what could lie ahead, it sets them on an impossible mission to restore the world to its rightful order.

Full of heart and sparkling with a touch of magic, this story of emerging from a certain kind of quarantine resonates profoundly during these extraordinary times.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Ice House by Monica Sherwood is praised for its exploration of themes like resilience, grief, and friendship, set against a backdrop that readers find relatable due to its focus on isolation and virtual connections. The storytelling is described as sensitive and genuine, offering a journey that reflects on the transformative power of art and companionship. Reviews highlight its timeliness in addressing climate and personal change, capturing both the disruptions and bonds formed through life's challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316705318

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Monica Sherwood grew up on Long Island and currently lives in New York City. She is a former elementary school teacher with a master's degree in Childhood and Special Education from Hunter College and currently works in educational technology designing digital products for teachers and kids. The Ice House is her debut novel.