Middle schooler Ked has some serious troubles to handle - from his spinal deformity to school bullies to his dad's gambling problem. I had no idea what the book was about, just that Michael Northrop wrote it and I like his books. I haven’t read the other books in the series, but I still think this is a standalone. A boy, trying all by himself to save his family, all the while being bullied by everyone at school. 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. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. 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. Her mother is a shell of the person she used to be and Brooke feels totally on her own in this hockey-obsessed town. Ked Eakins is dreading middle school. I'm also not sure how many bullies would have such a quick turn around. 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. 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). 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. Not a quick YA read, despite the quick nature of the plot. The short chapters move the book along quickly and keep the reader engaged. Did not finish - made it about halfway. So just know that there is some darkness in here that isn't shown in the blurb. Her characters always come with quirky personalities and I just can’t resist them. Start by marking “On Thin Ice” as Want to Read: Error rating book. In spite of its name, no one in the tiny troubled hamlet of Nanurtalik "the place with polar b February 26th 2019 Now Ked learns that his father has gambled most of their rent money and they might be homeless soon. 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. I believe the author chose “Thin Ice” as the title of this story because it represents the struggles of the main character Ked. Can he find a way to raise the rent money? Brooke’s life has fallen apart and she’s been uprooted from Texas to her grandmother’s home in Juniper Falls. Though clearly accomplished, she is also painfully awkward socially, getting lost in the music even after it's over. The clear portrayal of what it means to live in a town where hope is a valuable resource will resonate with many readers. In fact, it wasn't until the very end when I put together which couples the previous books revolved around. This book reminded me a lot of Death By Toilet Paper. The book is, not surprisingly, a very good one. To add insult to injury, Ked discovers that his father's gambling addiction is out of control, and they don't have the money for the current month's ren. I enthusiastically say, go for it! He knows it's because of his spinal deformity, which is getting worse. This was not what the blurb lead me to believe. 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. 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. Told with sensitivity, this well written novel will not disappoint readers who like books by this author as well as those tackling difficult issues. This was an interesting read. Middle Grade books are defiantly not my cup of tea. A middle grade book about a boy trying to help his father make ends meet. I enthusiastically say. It's also hard to keep track of the chronology. Known to the world as thriller author Elizabeth Fairchild, she had become the subject of a fanatic's obsession. Although the hazing incident was successfully covered up and scandal was averted, Jake decides that he cannot remain silent any longer and his teammates rally behind him. Start by marking “On Thin Ice (Juniper Falls #3)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. 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. I've seen some complaints about it being too mechanical in regards to the tinkering with the motorbike, but I don't think those chapters detracted from the overall story at all. We’d love your help. I'm not sure how many 7th graders have the maturity to see beyond themselves and recognize the "person beneath the surface." 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. It's not just that his home life has changed dramatically, either. Ked is very relatable and I appreciated the themes the book touched on. Highly recommended. As his father places all his bets on predicting when the ice will break, Ked comes up with his own money-making scheme. 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. Now, I'm not complaining about spending all day reading, I'm just saying I wasn't expecting it. Middle Grade Retellings of Classic Novels, New African American Histories and Biographies to Read Now. I believe the author chose “Thin Ice” as the title of this story because it represents the struggles of the main character Ked. His father has a gambling addiction and his job has been reduced to part-time. 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. Known to the world as thriller author Elizabeth Fairchild, she had become the subject of a fanatic's obsession. On Thin Ice is the romantic and sensational third book in the Juniper Falls series. Refresh and try again. 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. Summary: Because 300 years of issues don't just disappear, no matter how much magic you have. It has a child with a disability that is often not represented and plays to the kids who are mechanically inclined. 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. Even Ked, maybe especially Ked, realizes that his assumptions about his friends just might not be true, after all. It takes place in Juniper Falls, Minnesota. Directed by Jason Christ, Todd Tevlin. I didn't read the previous 2 books, but I feel like this book should have stood on its own. When he finds out that his dad is months behind on rent and counting on a bet to be able to pay up, Ked takes matters into his own hands and steals money from his dad to buy a Road Rokkit minibike that he plans to fix up and sell. I kind of devoured it. What can Ked do? by Scholastic. Being poor is like always being in math class.”. The characters are nuanced and relatable, and the various crises they are dealing with sucked me right in. 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. Lots of sad things happening, didn't see any reason/hope to root for him. This is another book for upper elem. Still, On Thin Ice is an ode, not an elegy: Ellis reminds us that the extinction of the polar bear—and the disappearance of our ice caps—is not inevitable. When his family is in danger of being evicted from their home, Ked takes matters into his own hands by stealing money, making some deals, and utilizing his library and school makerspace. Ked Eakins is known by most at his middle school as Freak. Known to the world as thriller author Elizabeth Fairchild, she had become the subject of a fanatic's obsession. What made this one even better was the depth of the story and the topics is touched on that I wasnt expecting. Recommended for a wide variety of readers in grades 4-6, but especially boys, who will be pleasantly surprised by this multifaceted story. 3 1/2 stars. The protagonist is bright but vulnerable, and is able to examine the greater implications of his actions. 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. My issue was that I felt like I was missing some info. What normally would've taken me 3 -4 ish hours to finish - even with as many pages as this book has, took probably doub. [They do have sex, but it is not described past the point that the author states that they are having sex, and the male is putting on a condom. I want to say that I don’t secretly enjoy when a book I’m expecting to just act as a lighthearted life buffer turns out to be something m o r e to me. This book shows perseverance when Ked is having a hard time in his life. Ked is a kid who’s facing an embarrassing health condition, a gambling parent, the struggles of living in a dying factory town, a mom who left home, and the more typical challenges of fitting in as friendships shift. In recent years climate science has come under increasing attack, so concerned geologist Simon Lamb grabbed his camera and set out to explore the inside story of climate research. Thank you netgalley for an arc in exchange for my honest opinion. Welcome back. 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. 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. 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. When she witnesses a hazing ritual that goes too far, she has local hockey star Jake Hammond seeking her out asking for her silence. When you think of “thin ice”, what thoughts come to mind? Urgent and stirring, On Thin Ice is both a celebration and a rallying cry on behalf of one of earth’s greatest natural treasures. Beth Rivers is on the run - she's doing the only thing she could think of to keep herself safe. This is my first Michael Northrop book. 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. 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 … Also, the ending was a bit abrupt. What can Ked do? I couldn’t put it down – I’m already excited to read the next book in the series. 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. Sometimes our challenges are visible, and sometimes they aren't. “On Thin Ice,” like a number of his books, includes excerpt-stuffed sections that ride the line between history and anthology. I found it disconcerting too, a chapter will start off on one subject and then veer into a different one. Some themes, like the bully and dysfunctional family, have become commonplace in middle grade books, but he throws in some new and interesting twists. 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. "Everyone is going through something. Alina Adams Booklist Alina Adams Message Board. I was completely obsessed with this book from page one. More than just a heart-stopping adventure narrative, however, On Thin Ice offers an intimate and haunting look at the rapidly changing face of the Arctic due to global climate change. 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. Ked Eakins is dreading middle school. 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. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published On Thin Ice is a YA sports romance, the third book in the Juniper Falls trilogy, by Julie Cross. This is the 3rd book in the Juniper Falls series. Thin Ice is a great addition to the Men of Valor series, but can be read as a stand alone novel, as well. For over three years he followed scientists from a wide range of disciplines at work in the Arctic, Antarctic, Southern Ocean, New Zealand, Europe and the United States. On Thin Ice Book Summary and Study Guide. A lot of the books I'm putting back are ones that I've read too . Based on a true story. 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. This story is suitable for young adults. 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