Icefall () is a book written by Matthew J. Kirby and published by Scholastic Press on 1 October 2011 which later went on to win the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile in 2012.

Plot summary

The novel is set in medieval Norway. When the king goes to war, he sends his three children to a remote steading for protection. His oldest daughter Asa, the middle child, Solveig, who begins to learn the art of storytelling from the king's skald, and the youngest child and heir to the throne Harold. During a frightening winter, the household has to deal with food shortages and the mystery of a murderous traitor.

Icefall (novel)

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2011 American novels

2011 children's books

American young adult novels

Children's historical novels

Children's mystery novels

Edgar Award-winning works

Novels set in Norway

Novels set in the Viking Age

Scholastic Corporation books

Children's books set in Norway

Icefall (novel)