Three children are playing by the creek when they step onto a shelf of ice and float away down the river. The ice takes them out to sea, and they land in a world of snow and glaciers. The children discover an abandoned cabin where they take shelter. They learn to survive, and find that there are many strange things in the frozen wastelands.

I loved the poignant writing style in this book! The writing is very straightforward, but powerful. The children not only have adventures in the wild, but they also have to cope with their own emotions and internal struggles as they learn to accept their situation. I love their sense of wonder and awe at all the beautiful new things they encounter, but the book also doesn't shy away from their trauma and how much they miss home. It makes their story really meaningful and inspiring!

The illustrations are hauntingly beautiful! You can really feel the chill of the snow and the warmth of the fire through the artwork. I loved the enchanting colors of the aurora borealis, and I loved the cute little penguins.

This book is perfect for independent readers who can read chapter books but still like to have illustrations. Ages 7-11

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.