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Synopsis
A modern-day retelling of "East o' the Sun, West o' the Moon" in which eighteen-year-old Cassie learns that her grandmother's fairy tale is true when a Polar Bear King comes to claim her for his bride and she must decide whether to go with him and save her long-lost mother, or continue helping her father with his research.
Is Ice appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A gentle fairy tale retelling with mild peril, a romantic subplot that remains chaste (fade-to-black), and themes of sacrifice and family loyalty suitable for teen readers. No graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy this magical retelling where a girl must choose between saving her mother and staying with her father, all while navigating a mysterious world with a Polar Bear King.