Icebreaker

Icebreaker by Lian Tanner, published by Square Fish on August 16, 2016, is a reprint edition comprising 304 pages. The story follows twelve-year-old Petrel, an outcast living on an ancient icebreaker that has been navigating the same ocean route for three centuries. As the ship’s crew has splintered into three warring tribes, Petrel, whose parents were cast overboard for alleged crimes, survives in the shadows, communicating only with two large rats. The arrival of a boy found on a frozen iceberg sets off a chain of events that will challenge her solitary existence.

Readers will find a richly woven narrative that explores themes of friendship and survival against a backdrop of action and adventure. As Petrel hides the boy on board, she hopes to forge a connection, unaware that the ship conceals a significant secret. This fantasy tale delves into the complexities of belonging and the struggles of those who feel like outsiders, making it a captivating journey for young readers interested in juvenile fiction.