"Ice Race" by Gary Paulsen follows the thrilling adventure of a young boy named Hof as he participates in a grueling sled dog race across a frozen landscape. Hof dreams of winning, but the journey is fraught with challenges, including harsh weather conditions and a fierce competition. As he navigates the icy terrain with his team of dogs, Hof learns important lessons about perseverance, teamwork, and the bond he shares with his canine companions. The race becomes not just a test of speed, but a profound experience of growth and understanding in the face of nature's relentless power. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1997 by Pan Macmillan .

Mr. Paulsen and his wife, Ruth Wright Paulsen, an artist who has illustrated several of his books, divide their time between their home in New Mexico, a boat in the Pacific, and adventures in the wilderness.