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Synopsis
After spending two years at a prison school, thirteen-year-old Sloe sets off on a trek across frozen wastelands, tending to the secret "seeds" of wild animals her mother left in her care, trying to reach a new life for all of them.
Is Siberia appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A survival story about a young teen escaping a prison school to protect endangered animal genetic material across frozen wastelands. Contains mild peril and themes of incarceration, but focuses on hope, conservation, and resilience.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, captivity, and death of parent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A gripping adventure about a brave girl protecting secret animal seeds while crossing dangerous frozen lands to reach safety.