Ember and the Ice Dragons
A magical adventure in a frozen land
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Published:17th Sep '20
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A girl transformed from dragon to human must navigate challenges in Antarctica while trying to protect her fellow dragons in Ember and the Ice Dragons.
In Ember and the Ice Dragons, readers are introduced to Ember St. George, a girl with a unique past—she was once a dragon. Transformed into a human by her adoptive father, a well-meaning but clumsy magician, Ember struggles to adapt to her new life. As her fiery nature becomes increasingly difficult to control, she is sent away to her aunt's research station in the icy expanse of Antarctica. This new environment offers both challenges and unexpected friendships, as she meets Nisha, a brilliant girl, and Moss, a mysterious orphan.
As Ember settles into her new home, she learns about the Winterglass Hunt, a dangerous event where ice dragons are hunted for their precious scales. Furious at the thought of her fellow dragons being hunted, Ember resolves to infiltrate the hunt and sabotage it from within. However, the task is daunting; navigating the world of dragon hunters while concealing her true identity as a dragon is fraught with peril. The stakes are high, and Ember must draw on her courage and resourcefulness.
Ember and the Ice Dragons is a captivating middle-grade fantasy that explores themes of identity, friendship, and the fight for justice. As Ember embarks on her mission, she faces not only the harsh Antarctic wilderness but also the complexities of her own nature. Will she be able to protect the ice dragons and find her place in this new world?
“This highly readable middle grade fantasy adventure wins with its likable heroine and ecological angle.” — School Library Journal “Fawcett’s story is full of original details that add depth… But it is the richly nuanced primary and secondary characters, as well as the evenhanded inclusion of females as intelligent scientists, that give the story its richness… Fresh and original.” — Kirkus Reviews “Stunning descriptions and well-rounded characters are woven into a story that hums with excitement and adventure.” — ALA Booklist “A n interesting twist on the typical dragon novel…. Bookworm readers will relate to Ember’s solitude-loving character in spite of her different species, and astute readers will see real-life parallels to the ethics of dragon hunting.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Smart, funny and full of wonder. Part gripping Arctic adventure, part richly woven fantasy, this is the rare type of story that readers will want to visit again and again.” — Kim Ventrella, author of Skeleton Tree and Bone Hollow “Full of intrigue and adventure, magic and science, Ember and the Ice Dragons will keep you reading all the way to the last icy, breathless page.” — Ruth Lauren, author of Prisoner of Ice and Snow “A hugely inventive and enjoyable fantasy. Pure magic.” — Claire Fayers, author of The Voyage to Magical North Praise for EVEN THE DARKEST STARS: “An utterly inventive and wholly original debut.” — Booklist Praise for EVEN THE DARKEST STARS: “With a dash of romantic entanglement, a rich original mythology, and a sizzler of a twist at the end, this duology opener will appeal to fans of femalecentric fantasy by such authors as Leigh Bardugo and Sarah Maas.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for EVEN THE DARKEST STARS: “Brilliantly rendering aspects of mountaineering, debut novelist fawcett makes readers feel the constant danger and bitter cold.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for EVEN THE DARKEST STARS: “Fawcett brings snow-capped mountains—and their baleful secrets—alive in this magical, atmospheric debut.” — Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of The Crown’s Game and The Crown’s Fate Praise for EVEN THE DARKEST STARS: “Cinematically vivid…immersive and absorbing.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for EVEN THE DARKEST STARS: “A lush adventure filled with magic, myth, and monsters. Even the Darkest Stars will sweep you off your feet, steal your heart somewhere between the mountains and sky, and leave you breathless.” — Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of Fear the Drowning Deep and Reign of the Fallen
ISBN: 9780062854520
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 254g
384 pages