All Hollywood movies (and even most so-called "independent" films) that reach the public have budgets in the millions of dollars. This wasnt just another YA romance where new girl meets handsome popular boy and they live happily ever after. 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 read book one in this series and felt that the middle dragged out a bit, that was 100% not the case with this book. 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. 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 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. Michael Northrop is the New York Times bestselling author of 13 books for kids and teens, including the middle-grade adventure series TombQuest and the hit graphic novel, “I run through the figures one more time in my head. This was a slow start for me, but once I hit the halfway point, it was hard to put down. In the past twenty years alone, the world population of polar bears has shrunk by half. This value set includes ten copies of the book. When she witnesses a hazing ritual that goes too far, she has local hockey star Jake Hammond seeking her out asking for her silence. 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. 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. . This book shows perseverance when Ked is having a hard time in his life. I have read all of the companion books to this one in the Juniper Falls series by Julie Cross and this one far exceeded all the rest ( which I enjoyed quite a bit). Even Ked, maybe especially Ked, realizes that his assumptions about his friends just might not be true, after all. 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. 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. The third book talked about stuff that happened in the other books and there are characters that appear in each one. Each book in the series features a different McGregor brother. ON THIN ICE's original cover. The movies are based on the best-selling series of books by Robert B. Parker. I really loved and appreciated this book and am glad to feature it on our upcoming podcast. The author provides many details on how Ked puts the engine and bike together, and how close he comes to succeeding. Or for her mom to lose herself. Directed by Simon Lamb, David Sington. Refresh and try again. With Eric Stanze, Jeremy Wallace, David Berliner, Tony Bridges. Her magic is still under wraps,she hangs out with BFF Claudia every day,and soon their class is taking a field trip to see penguins at the city aquarium! I had no problem connecting with Brooke and Jake's story, and didn't feel like I was missing any puzzle pieces. I think of a cold uncomfortable rough situation. I have read all of the companion books to this one in the Juniper Falls series by Julie Cross and this one far exceeded all the rest ( which I enjoyed quite a bit). It takes place in Juniper Falls, Minnesota. 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. I was completely obsessed with this book from page one. This story involves pain and regret. 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. What made this one even better was the depth of the story and the topics is touched on that I wasnt expecting. Ashley Anowiak is in search of a murderous polar bear that may be real or mythical. Planning to bring this to our 6th graders. Like so many youngsters out there, Ked is skating on thin ice. This wasnt just another YA romance where new girl meets handsome popular boy and they live happily ever after. 3 1/2 stars. With the support of his teacher, Mr. Feig-a kind man who seems clueless as to how to deal with bullies--he stays after school to work on his project while another classmate, Esme, who seems to hate him for no good reason, does the same. He can use the school's makerspace to fix it - if he can survive the bullies and the mean goth girl and awkward encounters with one of his old. Middle Grade books are defiantly not my cup of tea. February 26th 2019 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 … 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. 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. This story is suitable for young adults. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. 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 … Also, the ending was a bit abrupt. In addition, Ked has been living with a rare spinal deformation that he feels is making him social repellent in addition to the school bully's favorite target. I think I shed a few tears because there are some very sad parts-think Wonder by Palacio. Could it be that he's the one that's pushed them away? Known to the world as thriller author Elizabeth Fairchild, she had become the subject of a fanatic's obsession. 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. Her mother is a shell of the person she used to be and Brooke feels totally on her own in this hockey-obsessed town. When Ked finds out his dad can’t make rent and may not have a home, he tries to take matters into his own hands, and the reader is left guessing how- or if- this quick-paced story will work out in the end. 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. I will have to add this one to a future booktalk. School is suddenly no longer a safe haven, his former best friends have abandoned him, and his dad has gambled away their rent. When Brooke Parker’s father goes to jail, she and her mother return to her mom’s home town to live with her grandmother. I'm also not. 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. Michael Northrop is the New York Times bestselling author of the middle-grade adventure series TombQuest. Boy was I wrong. This is another book for upper elem. 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. Start by marking “On Thin Ice (Juniper Falls #3)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Ked Eakin is coping with more than his share of misfortune - a father with a gambling problem, an absent mother, a progressive spinal condition that causes him to have a large "hump" on his back, fading friendships and 7th grade bullies, for starters - but more urgent than all of that is making rent. Ked Eakins is dreading middle school. This story was excellent. I haven’t read the other books in the series, but I still think this is a standalone. The only thing for certain is that what she discovers will change her life - and her community's - forever. This story is a great example of this. Not a quick YA read, despite the quick nature of the plot. As his father places all his bets on predicting when the ice will break, Ked comes up with his own money-making scheme. It has a child with a disability that is often not represented and plays to the kids who are mechanically inclined. First off, I have to be honest here, I don't think the blurb was accurately written. Known to the world as thriller author Elizabeth Fairchild, she had become the subject of a fanatic's obsession. I did think the female characters were rather one dimensional. So I decided to give it a go. What normally would've taken me 3 -4 ish hours to finish - even with as many pages as this book has, took probably doub. This is a huge problem since he needs to use the tools available in the school maker space. 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. One gets the sense that he … 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. To quote Jake: "....the adults in charge of our program failed us. Ked Eakins aka Freakins just lost his last lunch buddy. 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.