My issue was that I felt like I was missing some info. His father only works part time, and his mother has left the family because of the father's gambling. "Everyone is going through something. I was so excited when I heard the series would be continuing with On Thin Ice and the yummy Jake Hammond. Short Summary This accident-prone alligator slips and slides through a winter day, dodging snow balls and skating on thin ice! I’ve not come back to Julie Cross’s Juniper Falls series in a while and to dive back into high school/college sports is still a change from what I’m used to. One gets the sense that he … Thin Ice A Mystery (Book) : Shelton, Paige : Beth Rivers is on the run - she's doing the only thing she could think of to keep herself safe. He is bullied at school and his mother has left him and his father. With her mother’s downward spiral into depression Brooke turns to hockey to take her mind of her troubles and joins the brand new girls hockey team. I was extremely proud of the way the young people in this story banded together to try to fight the corruption and unethical behavior of their coaching staff. After being held in a van for three days by her kidnapper, Levi Brooks, Beth managed to escape, and until he is captured, she's got to get away. The idea for ON THIN ICE began scratching for attention at the back of my mind one long ago evening as I watched an ice … It takes place in Juniper Falls, Minnesota. The only thing for certain is that what she discovers will change her life - and her community's - forever. He decides to make his own gamble to try to improve his situation, but the odds are against him all on his own with a bully constantly dogging him. Don't think my MS students would like it, either, with the exception of those looking for "sad books" - which happens more than you think. When she witnesses a hazing ritual that goes too far, she has local hockey star Jake Hammond seeking her out asking for her silence. We’d love your help. In JESSE STONE: THIN ICE, Paradise, Mass. Just to be clear, my rating has almost nothing to do with Jake and Brooke's romantic journey. Welcome back. This book also shows how little things can have big impacts like the hump that grew on his back which led to him becoming self-conscious and also led him to stop hanging out with his friends. ON THIN ICE's first rerelease cover. Instead of a hockey romance this is about bullying, harrassment, and standing up for what is right. They were inoffensive enough, I suppose, but didn't possess much by way of personalities, let alone swoonworthy romantic chemistry. Michael Northrop is the New York Times bestselling author of the middle-grade adventure series TombQuest. Ked’s story, though very specific in its use of the rare medical condition kyphosis and a host of family issues, will speak to many readers through its themes of family, friendship, and struggling to fit in. What normally would've taken me 3 -4 ish hours to finish - even with as many pages as this book has, took probably doub. What normally would've taken me 3 -4 ish hours to finish - even with as many pages as this book has, took probably double that. Thin Ice is a great addition to the Men of Valor series, but can be read as a stand alone novel, as well. This story is a great example of this. Brooke and Jake share a terrible secret: Jake takes the fall for a near fatal drowning during a hazing incident for the freshman hockey players on their high school team. It's also hard to keep track of the chronology. The short chapters move the book along quickly and keep the reader engaged. The polar bear is the largest modern land predator, albeit one that spends significant time in the water and depends on the marine food web. When Brooke Parker’s father goes to jail, she and her mother return to her mom’s home town to live with her grandmother. All of these are interwoven with hockey and a town where boys hockey takes center stage. Middle Grade books are defiantly not my cup of tea. When you think of “thin ice”, what thoughts come to mind? This is a huge problem since he needs to use the tools available in the school maker space. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Now Ked learns that his father has gambled most of their rent money and they might be homeless soon. Thin Ice A Mystery (Book) : Shelton, Paige : Beth Rivers is on the run - she's doing the only thing she could think of to keep herself safe. It symbolizes the difficulties Ked is going through like being behind on rent and having no one to talk to. ", Ked used to have friends, but then he discovered that he had a progressive spinal disorder and as his body began to bend his friends slowly backed away (or did he?). Thin Ice A Mystery (Book) : Shelton, Paige : First in a new series set in Alaska from beloved cozy author Paige Shelton, Thin Ice will chill your bones. When she witnesses a hazing ritual that goes too far, she has local hockey star Jake Hammond seeking her out asking for her silence. I read book one in this series and felt that the middle dragged out a bit, that was 100% not the case with this book. I'll admit I'm definitely not the audience for this book, but it was still well written and would resonate with a lot of middle schoolers. This book shows perseverance when Ked is having a hard time in his life. I had no idea what the book was about, just that Michael Northrop wrote it and I like his books. The progress made by the characters over the arc of the novel is hopeful but not unbelievable – Ked eventually makes headway with some friends, even changing the dynamic with his bully, but it’s not entirely a fairy tale ending. Today they number just 22,000. Full disclosure: I didn't realize that this was the third book in a series when I picked it up, but I'm happy to say that it reads like a true standalone. Known to the world as thriller author Elizabeth Fairchild, she had become the subject of a fanatic's obsession. But the path to success is thwarted by his nemesis, Landrover Jones, who picks on him because of his back and just because he can. As punishment he has to be the. It has Ellis' trademarks of thorough research (there is a typical Ellis bibliography, running 26 pages) and good writing. I thought I was getting into a sweet, YA romance that would deal with some harder things (the blurb does mention a hazing thing gone wrong), but mostly skirt over the real issue and ultimately end up being a quick read. I did think the female characters were rather one dimensional. The conversational text employs authentic dialog and pop culture references, such as Star Wars and superheroes, that will appeal to middle grade readers; using a first-person narrative structure gives kids a window into what it’s like to be shunned by the majority of your classmates for a ph. Welcome back. Some themes, like the bully and dysfunctional family, have become commonplace in middle grade books, but he throws in some new and interesting twists. Even Ked, maybe especially Ked, realizes that his assumptions about his friends just might not be true, after all. Ked Eakins is dreading middle school. Up in the sky,Lina's Granddad has decided to invite her mischievous cousin Jack Frost to give Lina extra tutorials in Winterheart magic. Solid teen voice, and plenty of details about rebuilding an engine and using a makerspace. I believe the author chose “Thin Ice” as the title of this story because it represents the struggles of the main character Ked. With Eric Stanze, Jeremy Wallace, David Berliner, Tony Bridges. February 26th 2019 When Brooke Parker’s father goes to jail, she and her mother return to her mom’s home town to live with her grandmother. His father has a gambling addiction and his job has been reduced to part-time. This is another book for upper elem. The protagonist is bright but vulnerable, and is able to examine the greater implications of his actions. The conversational text employs authentic dialog and pop culture references, such as Star Wars and superheroes, that will appeal to middle grade readers; using a first-person narrative structure gives kids a window into what it’s like to be shunned by the majority of your classmates for a physical deformity. Each book in the series features a different McGregor brother. It’s also a novel that I’ve been highly anticipating ever since finishing Breaking the Ice last year. The other couples in the other books do show up in this one, and I liked them so much I will probably go back and read the other ones. Start by marking “On Thin Ice” as Want to Read: Error rating book. On Thin Ice is the romantic and sensational third book in the Juniper Falls series. July 30th 2019 Ked Eakins is known by most at his middle school as Freak. It finds a way to move the romance along but in a way that the other morals and lessons go by the wayside. He knows it's because of his spinal deformity, which is getting worse. Life hasn't exactly been a picnic for Ked Eakins in Norton, Maine. I enthusiastically say. Did not finish - made it about halfway. So, if you, like me, are on the fence about it being the third book in a series you haven't read yet? We all deal with those challenges in our own ways. . We are made by history.” So, this January, as we celebrate Martin Luther King... To see what your friends thought of this book, Ked’s story, though very specific in its use of the rare medical condition kyphosis and a host of family issues, will speak to many readers through its themes of family, friendship, and struggling to fit in. On Thin Ice (Book) : Krulik, Nancy E. : In two stories, a magic wind changes Katie Carew into Olympic skating star Kerry Gaffigan, and then into Kerry's boyfriend, a famous snowboarder who … Julie Cross continues her Juniper Falls series with On Thin Ice, a young adult, sports romance that perfectly blends first love angst, a dash suspense and a sprinkle of exciting hockey. Ked Eakins is dreading middle school. With her mother’s downward spiral into depression Brooke turns to hockey to take her mind of her troubles and joins the brand new girls hockey team. ON THIN ICE by Michael Northrop ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2019 A boy with a rare spinal deformity makes a desperate bet to keep his home. So, if you, like me, are on the fence about it being the third book in a series you haven't read yet? I'm also not sure how many bullies would have such a quick turn around. Julie Cross is a NYT and USA Today bestselling author of New Adult and Young Adult fiction, including the Tempest series, a young adult science fiction trilogy which includes Tempest, Vortex, Timestorm (St. Martin's Press). Known to the world as thriller author Elizabeth Fairchild, she had become the subject of a fanatic's obsession. Kristi Housman Confessions of a YA Reader, Beverly Jenkins Is Romance's Tough Pioneer—and Its Queen. I received a copy of this title via NetGalley. by Entangled: Teen. I enthusiastically say, go for it! This book also shows how little things can have big impacts like the hump that grew. On Thin Ice An Epic Final Quest Into the Melting Arctic (Book) : Larsen, Eric : In March 2014, Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters set out to traverse nearly 500 miles across the melting Arctic Ocean, unsupported, from Northern Ellesmere Island to the geographic North Pole. “I'm always really interested in what books people are reading here. The conclusion is wrapped up a little too neatly, as well. Her mother is a shell of the person she used to be and Brooke feels totally on her own in this hockey-obsessed town. Could it be that he's the one that's pushed them away? After being held in a van for three days by her kidnapper, Levi Brooks, Beth managed to escape, and until he is captured, she's got to get away. Well done Julie Cross, this was a great read. Most of the characters are boys so maybe this one will appeal to boys well. 3 1/2 stars. Have I mentioned how much I love this series?? To quote Jake: "....the adults in charge of our program failed us. He discovers that there is more to life then hockey as he gets to know the new girl, Brooke Parker. This wasnt just another YA romance where new girl meets handsome popular boy and they live happily ever after. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Full disclosure: I didn't realize that this was the third book in a series when I picked it up, but I'm happy to say that it reads like a true standalone. In spite of its name, no one in the tiny troubled hamlet of Nanurtalik "the place with polar b Middle schooler Ked has some serious troubles to handle - from his spinal deformity to school bullies to his dad's gambling problem. Not only has he watched his friends leave him, one by one, due to their awareness of his physical differences, caused by kyphosis, a spinal abnormality that leaves him almost with a hunched back, but his mother has abandoned the family to move to Portland, Oregon, for a new life. What can Ked do? They were, however, effective at pushing the plot toward a highly satisfying exposure of the town's toxic hockey culture. School is suddenly no longer a safe haven, his former best friends have abandoned him, and his dad has gambled away their rent. In the past twenty years alone, the world population of polar bears has shrunk by half. Not a quick YA read, despite the quick nature of the plot. Her mother is a shell of the person she used to be and Brooke feels totally on her own in this hockey-obsessed town. Joining the new girl’s hockey team means she’s seeing a lot more of Jake and her determination to keep her head down and just get by doesn’t seem to be working. I'm also not. Fiction Life for 12-year-old Ked Eakins isn't easy. Brooke’s life has fallen apart and she’s been uprooted from Texas to her grandmother’s home in Juniper Falls. On Thin Ice (Book) : Krulik, Nancy E. : In two stories, a magic wind changes Katie Carew into Olympic skating star Kerry Gaffigan, and then into Kerry's boyfriend, a famous snowboarder who is in town to film a commercial. He is also the author of On Thin Ice; Trapped, an Indie Next List selection; Plunked, a New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection and an NPR Backseat Book Club pick; among others. I had no problem connecting with Brooke and Jake's story, and didn't feel like I was missing any puzzle pieces. This book reminded me a lot of Death By Toilet Paper. I had read and enjoyed the other books in this series, so I was pretty much in from the beginning. So just know that there is some darkness in here that isn't shown in the blurb. In the city of Juniper Falls hockey reigns supreme. The clear portrayal of what it means to live in a town where hope is a valuable resource will resonate with many readers. Ellis is a master amasser. Thin Ice A Mystery (Book) : Shelton, Paige : First in a new series set in Alaska from beloved cozy author Paige Shelton, Thin Ice will chill your bones. I couldn’t put it down – I’m already excited to read the next book in the series. This new book by Michael Northrop is good in a lot of ways. Jake Hammond, captain of the Varsity boys hockey team, finds himself on the wrong side of the law when a 100 year old hockey tradition goes wrong. In the city of Juniper Falls hockey reigns supreme. As his father places all his bets on predicting when the ice will break, Ked comes up with his own money-making scheme. It's not just that his home life has changed dramatically, either. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I kind of devoured it. I will have to add this one to a future booktalk. Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Ice hockey, scintillating romance, heartbreaking family troubles, strong friendship and a soul searching story about standing up for what’s right, On Thin Ice has all the pieces to create a captivating story which I devoured. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I didn't read the previous 2 books, but I feel like this book should have stood on its own. :) I read it in a couple of segments between visiting classes at the local middle school (where I was giving booktalks). Refresh and try again. by Scholastic. I just found it a difficult to swallow that a kid with no experience rebuilding an engine could get it right on the first try. Not a quick YA read, despite the quick nature of the plot. Like so many youngsters out there, Ked is skating on thin ice. On Thin Ice is told in a witty but honest first person narrative. Known to the world as thriller author Elizabeth Fairchild, she had become the subject of a fanatic's obsession. To see what your friends thought of this book. I think people who like heart-warming feel-good books will like this book because it shows how even though Ked isn't in a good place in his life he still moves on and persevere. Start by marking “On Thin Ice (Juniper Falls #3)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I was surprised by how much I liked this. This story was excellent. Thank you netgalley for an arc in exchange for my honest opinion. I think of a cold uncomfortable rough situation. and lower middle school children that highlights differences. Beth Rivers is on the run - she's doing the only thing she could think of to keep herself safe. This value set includes ten copies of the book. It discusses loss and the struggle of mental health, the power of finding your voice and speaking up. The climactic scene in which Ked and his bully Landrover work together to escape the icy lake is action-packed, turning a realistic story on its head by adding a survival scene. The third book talked about stuff that happened in the other books and there are characters that appear in each one. What would he be willing to take a chance on? Ashley Anowiak is in search of a murderous polar bear that may be real or mythical. (Or how a near death experience that isn't his breaks Jack, and Aster can't help but try to fix him.) On Thin Ice Book Summary and Study Guide. This was a slow start for me, but once I hit the halfway point, it was hard to put down. Also, the ending was a bit abrupt. What would he be willing to lose? They don't have our best interests in mind when they make decisions......" So very, very true when the future of our young athletes can be ruined on the whim of the coaching staff. Planning to bring this to our 6th graders. I loved the ending and the imperfections of all the characters. On Thin Ice is a relatable read for many middle-grade kids in different ways. It is a fantastically told story, but because it delves deeper than I antcipated, it took me longer to get though. Not only has he watched his friends leave him, one by one, due to their awareness of his physical differences, caused by kyphosis, a spinal abnormality that leaves him almost with a hunched back, but his mother has abandoned the family to move to Portland, Oregon, for a new life. This story involves pain and regret. Although the main themes are not new to. Boy was I wrong. I was extremely proud of the way the young people in this story banded together to try to fight the corruption and unethical behavior of their coaching staff. By also describing the work of other students, the author successfully incorporates the maker movement into a book for kids by showing a variety of ways to ‘make’ and the projects’ real-world impacts. 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