Ice drift
Taylor, Theodore
Ice drift
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Taylor, Theodore
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp crack of ice splits the silent Arctic air, sending chills down your spine. Two brothers cling to a drifting block of ice, surrounded by the endless, icy sea and the howl of distant wolves. Every moment is a test of courage and hope as they face the freezing cold and wild dangers together.
Quick Assessment
Set in 1868, this middle-grade novel follows two Inuit brothers who become stranded on a drifting ice floe. The story explores themes of survival, resilience, and brotherhood in a harsh natural environment. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains descriptions of physical peril and emotional challenges but is handled with sensitivity.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IP — Intense — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0152050817
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction