The Ice House

Name: The Ice House
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SKU: 9780316705349
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By Monica Sherwood

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Summary

The Ice House by Monica Sherwood is a thought-provoking children's book about two young friends navigating their lives amid a harsh winter where their town is covered in perpetual snow. As they discover a mysterious ice house, the story artfully explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the power of imagination in overcoming isolation and uncertainty. This heartwarming tale draws readers into a world where connection and creativity offer hope and solace.
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Format: Hardback

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This captivating children's book might appeal to you if you enjoy tales of friendship, adventure, and resilience. Set in a chilling setting that challenges its young characters, it explores themes of courage and imagination as they navigate a seemingly endless winter, making it a delightful read for young readers who love stories about overcoming obstacles.

The Ice House

With shades of When You Reach Me, The Thing About Jellyfish, and Bridge to Terabithia, and a big, timely climate hook at its core, here is a heartfelt middle-grade debut about the inevitability of change that will resonate profoundly during these extraordinary times.

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Spring has arrived, and yet an unyielding winter freeze has left Louisa snowed into her apartment building for months with parents coping with extreme stress, a little brother struggling with cabin fever, and -- awkwardly -- her neighbor and former close friend, Luke. The new realities of this climate disaster have not only affected Louisa's family, but when Luke's dad has an ice-related accident and it's unclear if he'll recover, both families' lives are turned upside down.

Desperate to find an escape from the grief plaguing their homes, Louisa and Luke build a massive snow fort in their yard. But their creation opens up an otherworldly window to what could lie ahead, and sets them on a mission: to restore the universe to its rightful order, so the ice will melt and life will return to "normal".

With a deft combination of heartfelt prose and a touch of magic, Monica Sherwood's affecting debut novel is a relatable story of families grappling with -- and emerging from -- a different kind of quarantine.

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a beautifully written children's novel, Monica Sherwood's work is praised for its exploration of themes such as isolation and virtual connection, resonating strongly with contemporary readers. It delicately handles the subjects of resilience, art, friendship, and the challenges and grief brought by change, offering hope and renewal. This sensitive story provides a timely discussion on climate, capturing the emotional complexities of distance and closeness.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316705349

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational General Fiction Grief & Loss Monica Sherwood

About the Author

Monica Sherwood taught public school in New York and now helps design tech products for children and teachers. This is her first novel. She lives in New York City.