Voyage of the Frostheart

The whimsy of Nevermoor meets the mythical world-building of Neil Gaiman in this unlikely hero's quest to find his parents--and find the home he's always longed for.

In a snow-covered land where monsters rule the icy tundra, only song weavers hold the power to control these vicious giants. But for centuries song weavers have been the subject of suspicion--how can those who hold so much power be trusted?

Ever since his parents were lost on a pathfinding expedition, Ash has spent his life as an outcast. As a budding song weaver, his village has marked him as a potential threat, even though all he wants to do is protect them. Eager to find his place in the world, he and his cantankerous yeti caretaker seek passage on the Frostheart: a ship-like sleigh whose mission is to explore faraway lands.

There he meets a fast-talking navigator who becomes his best friend, a walrus captain with a peg leg who runs a tight sleigh, and a mysterious traveler who isn't scared of Ash's song weaving and even encourages him to hone his song. But can Ash's song weaving save the Frostheart from the monsters hiding under the ice? Or will his untamed powers put his newfound friends in jeopardy?

Chockfull of heart and humor, as well as Jamie Littler's irresistable illustrations, the journey of the Frostheart will win over readers and gatekeepers looking for a rich, gateway fantasy read.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 11/05/2019
ISBN: 9780451481344
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.20w x 1.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2019 pg. 120
Publishers Weekly 09/16/2019
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2019
School Library Journal 10/01/2019 pg. 81

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 506062 / Voyage of the Frostheart
Reading Level: 5.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 11