Nilsson’s epic adventure tale is a modern classic that captivates the reader. It is impossible to put down
The Ice Sea Pirates
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A classic children’s adventure of icy seas and cold-blooded pirates, wolves, mermaids and the bravery of one girl determined to save her sister
Written by Frida Nilsson and illustrated by David Barrow
Translated by Peter Graves
Available as an ebook wherever you buy your ebooks
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Description
The cold bites and the sea lashes in this page-turning adventure on the ice seas. No one but ten-year-old Siri dares to face treacherous sailors, hungry wolves and the arctic winter to save her younger sister from the dreaded Captain Whitehead and his ice sea pirates.
A chapter book for children ages 7 to 10.
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Book Details
Country of Origin Sweden Reader Age 6-8 year, 8-12 year Book Size ISBN
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Reviews
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Book Council (NZ) –
The heart of the story is the strength and love between sisters and the power of this bond to bring Siri’s sister safely home to their father…This book tests the bonds of humanity and friendship in the face of adversity and fear.
The Telegraph (UK) –
Tells the Thrilling story of a 10 year old girl from an Arctic Island who sets out to rescue a sister abducted by a pirate.
Just One Book (UK) –
There are some beautifully crafted scenes throughout the book, making the world come alive as a cohesive place that works together well.
The adventure cracks along at a good pace, often looking at the behaviour of humans and making them come up short, but Siri must always hope, and it is this hope and love that wins in the end.
Books YA Love –
This Swedish tale in translation is filled with adventure and daring, as Siri risks her life and safety to bring Miki back to their grieving father, to their snug fishers’ cottage where a tiny piece of mermaid’s tail decorates the wall.
Wicked Words (UK) –
The adventure cracks along at a good pace, often looking at the behaviour of humans and making them come up short, but Siri must always hope, and it is this hope and love that wins in the end. Cracking book by Frida Nilsson and Gecko Press!
Womens Weekly –
The spirited Siri Faces abandonment, wolves, dastardly villains and near death is this thrilling novel
My Book Corner (UK) –
The Ice Sea Pirates by Frida Nilsson is a chilly tale with a warm heart published by Gecko Press
Stephen Baird, My Wicked Words (UK) –
A solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ adventure with a great themes concerning greed and our soul
Minerva Reads –
But above all, this is a hugely compelling read with a sympathetic, staggeringly brave and wholesome main character, and a gripping narrative.
Tales of Yesterday (UK) –
With a strong girl hero, dramatic landscape and compelling episodic adventure, it’s the perfect read for fans of Rooftoppers and The Girl of Ink & Stars and is set to become a modern children’s classic in the UK.
Laura Patricia Roberts Blog (UK) –
You know when a story is so good you literally forget your surroundings and are quickly enveloped in its telling. The Ice Sea Pirates is such a book and at times I didn’t want to leave. I wanted to stay with Siri on her brave adventure to get her sister back
Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post (UK) –
This thrilling and mesmerising story of a young girl’s quest to find her kidnapped sister has already won three Swedish awards and is now set to bowl over an English-speaking audience with its icy wonders.
A modern classic in the making…
Sara Keating, Irish Times (UK) –
It is beautiful but far from benign, and Siri suffers several near-death experiences at its hands, although the wonderful illustrations from David Barrow offer a soft counterpoint to the geological harshness. Nilsson brings her characters to life with vibrant, original metaphors
Youth Services Book Review (US) –
As an older sister, I love seeing the fierce love a sibling can carry for another in times of desperation and peril. It takes true bravery to love- and true love to be so brave.
Radio New Zealand –
A raging, pirate-infested adventure….But, what I really really loved about this book is that Siri’s journey it involves encounters with massively complex characters who at first appear really kind but then they have this dark edge as well.
Kids’ Book Review (AUS) –
A junior version of the Iliad… a hypnotising read-alone for confident middle graders or a perfect bed-time story for any age.
James Norcliffe, The Sapling (NZ) –
The Swedish Daily News described The Ice Sea Pirates as a ‘modern classic’ and while that is an overused term, in this case it is more than justified.
Booksellers NZ –
An invigorating read