"On Thin Ice" by Jamie Bastedo follows the gripping adventure of a young protagonist who embarks on a journey in the Arctic, where the fragile ecosystem is threatened by climate change. As the character navigates a treacherous landscape of melting ice and unpredictable weather, they encounter a cast of intriguing individuals, each with their own connection to the environment. The story intertwines themes of survival, the impact of human actions on nature, and the resilience of the human spirit, ultimately highlighting the urgent need for environmental awareness and action in the face of a changing planet. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 352 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 2006 by Red Deer Press .

Jamie Bastedo is a biologist turned storyteller who connects readers of all ages with the magic and mystery of nature. His books for young people include Nighthawk! , On Thin Ice , Sila's Revenge , Tracking Triple Seven , and Free As The Wind . Jamie lives in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.