Icefall (novel)

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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]

Icefall
Icefall
AuthorMatthew J. Kirby
GenreYoung adult fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure
Published2011
PublisherScholastic Press
Pages324
AwardsEdgar Award for Best Juvenile (2012)
ISBN978-0-545-27424-1

Plot summary

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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

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  1. ^ "Icefall". Goodreads. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  2. ^ Noble, Barnes &. "Icefall". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  3. ^ "Icefall by Matthew J. Kirby | Scholastic". www.scholastic.com. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  4. ^ "Category List – Best Juvenile | Edgars Database". theedgars.com. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
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