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Lian Tanner's Icebreaker is a captivating fantasy and thrilling adventure story, with an unforgettable friendship at its core. The narrative follows the journey of Twelve-year-old Petrel, an outcast living on an ancient icebreaker that has been traversing the same ocean course for three hundred years.
The ship's crew has long forgotten its original purpose, having splintered into three warring tribes. Petrel, whose parents were thrown overboard for alleged crimes, is the only one without a tribe. Forced to survive in the dark corners of the ship, she speaks to no one except two large rats, Mister Smoke and Mrs. Slink.
When a boy is discovered on a frozen iceberg, the crew becomes immediately on alert. Petrel, hoping to find a friend, hides the boy on board. However, what she doesn't know is that the ship guards a deep, dark secret, and the boy has been sent to seek and destroy it.
The story's unique setting, a centuries-old icebreaker, is a lush and immersive backdrop for the unfolding events. Petrel's isolation and her desire for connection create a poignant emotional arc, as she navigates the treacherous social dynamics on the ship.
The arrival of the mysterious boy sets the stage for a thrilling adventure, as the secrets of the icebreaker are slowly unveiled. Tanner's captivating storytelling and vivid descriptions transport readers into this imaginative world, where the lines between loyalty, betrayal, and survival are blurred.
At the heart of the narrative is the budding friendship between Petrel and the boy, a relationship that holds the power to unravel the ship's darkest secrets. As they uncover the truth, they must confront the challenges posed by the warring tribes and the icebreaker's enigmatic purpose.
Icebreaker is a spellbinding tale that seamlessly blends fantasy elements with a compelling adventure story. Tanner's rich and immersive worldbuilding, coupled with the intriguing mystery at the heart of the narrative, make this a must-read for fans of the genre. The unforgettable characters and their emotional journey provide a powerful and resonant core to the story, ensuring that Icebreaker will linger in the reader's mind long after the final page is turned.
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publisher | Square Fish; Reprint edition (August 16, 2016) | ||||
language | English | ||||
paperback | 304 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | 1250079853 | ||||
isbn_13 | 978-1250079855 | ||||
reading_age | 9 - 12 years | ||||
lexile_measure | 720L | ||||
grade_level | Preschool - 2 | ||||
item_weight | 2.31 pounds | ||||
dimensions | 5.15 x 0.85 x 7.6 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #567,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10,117 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Books #13,385 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | ||||
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