The Ice Children
M. G. Leonard
Illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee
02 November 2023Synopsis
'As unforgettable as Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" . . . a whirlingly imaginative storyline full of wonder and hope as well as warning.' - The Times
M. G. Leonard's story of a brave girl and her reindeer friend, who try to save her brother, is the perfect winter treat. The Ice Children is an exciting, modern, magical mystery adventure by the author of Beetle Boy, Adventures on Trains and the Twitchers series.
Black-and-white illustrations throughout by Penny Neville-Lee make this a perfect read for the whole family.
At the stroke of midnight on the dawn of December, five-year-old Finn Albedo is found frozen on a pedestal of ice. His heart is beating, he is smiling, but no one can wake him.
Finn’s big sister, Bianca, suspects that the tall mysterious stranger who first discovered Finn knows more than they will admit and her quest to discover the truth and rescue her little brother hurls her into a fantastical winter wonderland, full of beauty, danger and irresistible spirit animals, where all is not as it seems.
'The Ice Children bursts with winter magic. It is vivid and glorious - a classic filled with heart.' –Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird
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02 November 2023
9781035005956Reviews
This gripping adventure for 8+ is a sparkling, elegant homage to Andersen's 'The Snow Queen', with a powerful conservationist slant.The Guardian
Utterly SpellbindingPhil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls
As unique and precious as a snowflake, The Ice Children feels fresh and exciting, yet as timeless and magical as a classic. I have no doubt this book will be read and enjoyed for many generations to come - and may even help to change the world.Jess French, author of the Beast Lands series
I loved this! Weird and wonderful, packed full of peril and adventure, this wildly imaginative book is an absolute page-turner for both children and parents alike. A cracking and inspiring read written with real heart and passion.Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth
