''Icefall'' () is a book written by

Matthew J. Kirby Matthew J. Kirby is an American author of several middle grade children's books. His debut novel, '' The Clockwork Three'', is a children's historical fantasy set in a fictional American city in the late 19th century. It was inspired by a newspa ...

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.

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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 {{1970s-child-mystery-novel-stub