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The Icebound Land

John Flanagan (2007)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages266 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersQuest

Synopsis

Chasing the Skandian slave-traders who kidnapped Will and Evanlyn, Ranger Halt and warrior student Horace find themselves in the frozen northern islands, where they battle a ruthless black-clad knight as they attempt to rescue their friends.

Is The Icebound Land appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Action-adventure with sword fights and rescue missions; violence is present but not graphic. Characters face peril including slavery and battles, but handled age-appropriately for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include slavery, kidnapping, and violence.

Who'll love this

Exciting rescue adventure with sword fights, frozen northern islands, and a mentor-student duo racing to save their kidnapped friends.

Tags

Adventure FantasyMiddle Grade FantasyQuest FantasyNordic-Inspired