To the Ice

Three children go on a polar expedition in this thrilling adventure story for newly independent readers that blurs realism and imagination. Ida, Max, and Jack go to the creek one winter's… Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2023

Reviews

“Whether imagined or not, the survival tale is entirely engrossing and memorable in Ida’s detailed, matter-of-fact, smoothly translated telling. The illustrations are equally successful at showing the children as small figures against vast icy backgrounds and close-up and… View →

 

“[T]he story rings with industrious optimism and emotional truth. . . . Adventure-seeking readers will delight in this dramatic escapade that’s sure to spark imaginative exploration, fish balls optional.”—starred, Booklist View →

 

“Supported by soft, whimsical illustrations . . . . Determination plays a key role in their story.”—Foreword Reviews View →

 

“[A] strange, enthralling blend of survivalist realism and fantasy.”—Publishers Weekly View →