By Nicola Penfold (author)
"A vivid Arctic setting, a vision of a possible future and a compelling eco- thriller"
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September 2022 Book of the Month
This enthralling, atmospheric story once again demonstrates the author’s ability to brilliantly weave memorable characters and interesting, relatable family dynamics with strong environmental themes, genuine peril, nail biting tension and wonderfully evoked natural settings.
Set in an almost hopeful 2030 where humanity has taken great leaps to avoid climate disaster, passing Universal Climate laws and creating Wilderness Zones to save wildlife and absorb carbon, but one where the recovery is still all too fragile. Rory accompanies her mother, an environmental geologist, to the Arctic Wilderness Zone to approve Greenlight’s plans to extract from there the rare earth metals which will be used for ‘clean’ transport and technology.
They discover a tiny, remote community, which is fascinatingly based upon the real Pyramiden in Svalbard, left behind when traditional mining ceased. These forgotten people live in harmony with their harsh, dangerous yet beautiful environment and its precious wildlife, but many are now becoming increasingly suspicious about Greenlight’s activities.
Isolated and ignored by the locals, Rory experiences physical dangers and unsettling supernatural events before she teams up with local boy Mikkal and in a dramatic and tense conclusion, they have to uncover and reveal the truth of what is going on to her mother and the world authorities before it is too late.
The way in which the author demonstrates corporate greed, human selfishness and a lack of respect for the wilderness gives the reader lots of food for thought and really raises awareness of corporate ‘greenwashing’ techniques. Another brilliantly told and highly effective wake-up call to all of us to protect the world around us before it is too late.
The earth is thriving - with wilderness status protecting land and wildlife, and scientific organisations researching new ways to support human life sustainably. Rory's mum is a geologist on one of these projects, and Rory is beyond excited to join her on a work trip to the Arctic. But the project isn't all that it seems, and Rory soon learns what's at stake for the people and animals that live there.
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A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from the author of the highly acclaimed Where the World Turns Wild and Between the Sea and Sky .
Perfect for fans of The Explorer, The Last Wild and Where the River Runs Gold
'A truly thought shifting, light filled journal of environmental protection from an author whose awe-filled stories illuminate hearts and minds and light the way for change.' - Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold
'A powerful story of hope - a glimpse into a brighter future, a world where we have taken action to protect our fragile planet.' - Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Good News
'A beautifully crafted story of wild encounters and conservation; one that will keep pages turning and hearts beating from start to finish.' - Rachel Delahaye, author of Mort the Meek
'With just the right mix of spookiness, action, intrigue and mystery, Beyond the Frozen Horizon takes Nicola Penfold to the next level. This story is both a warning and a celebration: of nature and the threats to it, and the importance of every single person in the fight for our future.' - Sinead O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North
'A gripping story that drew me into its icy clutches with a dystopian climate mystery. Polar bear encounters, dog sled rides, blizzards & hugs with arctic foxes, the action is both chilling and thrilling!' - Lou Abercrombie, author of Coming Up for Air
'Beautifully evocative with a fantastic cast of characters and, as always, an important yet lightly told message about the necessity of caring for our precious environment.' - Sharon Gosling, author of The Golden Butterfly
'A sublimely crafted tale of loss, friendship and bravery set against a stunning but stark Arctic backdrop. Nicola allows the reader a glimpse of a future world where society has taken action to tackle climate change and offers us hope that change really can make a difference.' - Jo Clarke, author of Libby and the Parisian Puzzle
'It's such a stunning book, full of beautiful imagery and a strong message for readers of all ages, to respect the world we are in, both a thrilling and thought-provoking story, and one that of we take action now then we could have hope for the future of our world.' - Emma Finlayson-Palmer, author of Autumn Moonbeam
'Nicola's reverence for nature and the natural world oozes from the pages of this breathtakingly beautiful story of the world and its response to the Climate Crisis. Thrilling and thought provoking and with powerful ecological messages of stewardship and sustainability - this is storytelling at its very best.' - Kevin Cobane, teacher
' Beyond the Frozen Horizon is a lesson for us all. We must look beyond our own needs and think about impact on the world as a whole... Rory experiences this first hand and takes her readers on a high stakes adventure that will leave them thinking about their place and impact on the world for a very long time.' - Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination blog
'An eco adventure, ghost story and love letter for a better world - Gill Pawley, Inkpots
Nicola Penfold was born in Merseyside and grew up in Doncaster. She studied English at Cambridge, before completing a Computing Science masters at Imperial College London.
Where the World Turns Wild was shortlisted for the first Joan Aiken Future Classics Prize in 2017. It was also selected for SCBWI's 2018 Undiscovered Voices anthology.
Nicola lives with her husband, four children and two cats in North London, and escapes when she can to wilder corners of the UK for adventures.
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Beyond the Frozen Horizon is perfect for readers with a keen interest in environmental issues who also enjoy a good dollop of suspense and mystery mixed with a generous hint of the supernatural. Perfect for fans of The Last Wild, The Last Bear and Julia and the Shark.
Beyond the Frozen Horizon is perfect for readers with a keen interest in environmental issues who also enjoy a good dollop of suspense and mystery mixed with a generous hint of the supernatural. Set in the not-too-distant future, where climate laws have placed restrictions on many of the things that we currently take for granted, the hero of the novel, Rory, sets off to the Arctic circle to accompany her geologist mum on a work project. However, many things are not what they first appear to be: the intentions of the mining company that her mum is working for; the remaining inhabitants of the once-thriving but now almost deserted mining town in which they are based; the animal noises that Rory hears nearly every night as she lies in her room trying to sleep.... Read Full Review
The earth is thriving - with wilderness status protecting land and wildlife, and scientific organisations researching new ways to support human life sustainably. Rory's mum is a geologist on one of these projects, and Rory is beyond excited to join her on a work trip to the Arctic.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Beyond the Frozen Horizon and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Beyond the Frozen Horizon features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Beyond the Frozen Horizon was written by Nicola Penfold and published by Stripes Publishing an imprint of Little Tiger Press Group
Beyond the Frozen Horizon has 291 pages
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