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Ice Wolves

Amie Kaufman
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Ice Wolves

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Amie Kaufman

Ice Wolves

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

348

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vallen • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

960L

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Super Short Summary

In Ice Wolves, the first book in the Elementals series by Amie Kaufman, individuals in a fantasy world shape-shift into powerful wolves and dragons. Sibling protagonists discover their opposing abilities unravel family secrets, navigate conflicts, and face magical challenges on an adventure that explores identity, loyalty, and belonging.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Exciting

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,678 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman captivates readers with its rich world-building and engaging plot centered around shape-shifting and elemental powers. The characters are well-developed, appealing to middle-grade audiences. Some readers find the pacing uneven, particularly in the beginning, and desire more depth in thematic exploration. Overall, it's a promising start to a fantasy series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ice Wolves?

Young readers who enjoy fantasy adventures with themes of friendship and self-discovery will be captivated by Amie Kaufman's Ice Wolves. Fans of series like Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & The Olympians or Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire will find similar excitement and magical world-building here.

4.3

3,678 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

348

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vallen • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

960L

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