Icecore: A Thriller
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 320
Published: 2009
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In "Icecore," Matt Whyman delivers a gripping thriller set in the treacherous landscape of Antarctica. The story follows a group of scientists uncovering ancient secrets buried beneath the ice, only to find themselves entangled in a deadly conspiracy. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the past, they must race against time to unravel a threat that could have catastrophic consequences for humanity. With chilling twists and a relentless pace, "Icecore" explores themes of survival, ambition, and the dark forces that lurk beneath the frozen surface, challenging the boundaries of science and ethics. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 320 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 2009 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers .
Matt Whyman is a bestselling author who has written widely across a range of subjects. His latest work of non-fiction, The Unexpected Genius of Pigs , is published by HarperCollins. He is also an author for younger readers - under the pen name of Jack Carson.