Icefall (novel)
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Author | Matthew J. Kirby |
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Genre | Young adult fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure |
Published | 2011 |
Publisher | Scholastic Press |
Pages | 324 |
Awards | Edgar Award for Best Juvenile (2012) |
ISBN | 978-0-545-27424-1 |
Icefall[1] (ISBN 978-0-545-27424-1) is a book written by Matthew J. Kirby[2] and published by Scholastic Press[3] on 1 October 2011 which later went on to win the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile in 2012.[4]
Plot summary
[edit]The novel is set in medieval Norway. When the king goes to war, he sends his three children to a remote steading for protection. His oldest daughter Asa, the middle child, Solveig, who begins to learn the art of storytelling from the king's skald, and the youngest child and heir to the throne Harold. During a frightening winter, the household has to deal with food shortages and the mystery of a murderous traitor.
References
[edit]- ^ "Icefall". Goodreads. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
- ^ Noble, Barnes &. "Icefall". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
- ^ "Icefall by Matthew J. Kirby | Scholastic". www.scholastic.com. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
- ^ "Category List – Best Juvenile | Edgars Database". theedgars.com. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
External links
[edit]- Icefall title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
Categories:
- 2011 American novels
- 2011 children's books
- American young adult novels
- Children's historical novels
- Children's mystery novels
- Edgar Award–winning works
- Novels set in Norway
- Novels set in the Viking Age
- Scholastic Corporation books
- Children's books set in Norway
- 2010s young adult novel stubs
- 1970s children's novel stubs
- 1970s mystery novel stubs
- Children's mystery novel stubs