Icefall
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 325
Published: 2013
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"Icefall" by Matthew J. Kirby follows the story of a young girl named Solveig, who is on a quest to rescue her sister and unearth the secrets behind a mysterious ice fortress. Set in a Norse-inspired world, the novel intertwines themes of loyalty, bravery, and the cold harshness of nature. As Solveig navigates treacherous terrain and confronting dangers, she discovers her own strength and the complexities of her family's legacy. The story blends adventure and fantasy elements, creating a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery amidst the looming threats of a chilling environment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Playaway Young Adult .
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 325 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Turtleback Books .
Matthew J. Kirby is the critically acclaimed author of the middle-grade novels ICEFALL, which won the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, and THE CLOCKWORK THREE. He was born in Utah and grew up in Maryland, California, and Hawaii. Matthew is currently at work on his next novel. Visit his website at www. matthewjkirby. com.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award.
Grand Canyon Reader Award - Tween
This book was recognised in the Tween category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - Young Readers
This book was recognised in the Young Readers category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
Agatha Award
The Agatha Awards, named for Agatha Christie, are literary awards for mystery and crime writers who write in the cozy mystery subgenre (i.e. closed setting, no sex or violence, amateur detective) and are awarded annually at the Malice Domestic Conference.
Parents' Choice Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.
Beehive Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Beehive Award.
Utah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Utah Book Award.
Sequoyah Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Edgar Allan Poe Award
This book was recognised by the Edgar Allen Poe Award. The Edgars are presented annually by the members of the Mystery Writers of America to distinguished fiction and non-fiction works about crime, mystery and detection — primarily by American authors.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Cybils Award - Fantasy / Sci Fi - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Fantasy / Sci Fi - Middle Grade category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
