Ice-Out - Hardcover

Casanova, Mary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816694176 ISBN 13: 9780816694174

Publisher: University of Minnesota Press, 2016

Synopsis

In 1920s Minnesota, life is hard for nineteen-year-old Owen Jensen and his family after their father dies but gets considerably worse when Owen becomes involved in the deaths of a sheriff and deputy.

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Review

"With compelling detail, Mary Casanova weaves true historical characters and events with the fictional story of young Owen, a character determined to fight the odds. In this gripping adventure, Rainy Lake becomes a metaphor for life and possibilities: the deadly risks of the capricious ice in winter, the strength that comes from natural beauty."
Polly Carlson-Voiles, author of "Summer of the Wolves"
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"Mary Casanova gives us the best of historical fiction: characters you love and love to travel with in a critical time in American history. Following Owen Jensen through his coming-of-age year in northern Minnesota during Prohibition is a rugged joy. This is a great book."
Chris Crutcher, author of "Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes" and "Whale Talk"
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"With compelling detail, Mary Casanova weaves true historical characters and events with the fictional story of young Owen, a character determined to fight the odds. In this gripping adventure, Rainy Lake becomes a metaphor for life and possibilities: the deadly risks of the capricious ice in winter, the strength that comes from natural beauty." Polly Carlson-Voiles, author of "Summer of the Wolves"

"Mary Casanova gives us the best of historical fiction: characters you love and love to travel with in a critical time in American history. Following Owen Jensen through his coming-of-age year in northern Minnesota during Prohibition is a rugged joy. This is a great book." Chris Crutcher, author of "Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes" and "Whale Talk"

"A historical novel that makes the past as fresh and compelling as the present, "Ice-Out" is a story of dreams, determination, loyalty, and the greys that infuse black and white issues. Mary Casanova has created a hero we cheer for as he struggles to surmount obstacles placed before him by the times, by place, and by his own choices." Lorna Landvik, author of "Best to Laugh" and "Mayor of the Universe""

"A unique look at a familiar period in history." "Kirkus Reviews""

-With compelling detail, Mary Casanova weaves true historical characters and events with the fictional story of young Owen, a character determined to fight the odds. In this gripping adventure, Rainy Lake becomes a metaphor for life and possibilities: the deadly risks of the capricious ice in winter, the strength that comes from natural beauty.---Polly Carlson-Voiles, author of Summer of the Wolves

-Mary Casanova gives us the best of historical fiction: characters you love and love to travel with in a critical time in American history. Following Owen Jensen through his coming-of-age year in northern Minnesota during Prohibition is a rugged joy. This is a great book.---Chris Crutcher, author of Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes and Whale Talk

-A historical novel that makes the past as fresh and compelling as the present, Ice-Out is a story of dreams, determination, loyalty, and the greys that infuse black and white issues. Mary Casanova has created a hero we cheer for as he struggles to surmount obstacles placed before him by the times, by place, and by his own choices.---Lorna Landvik, author of Best to Laugh and Mayor of the Universe

-A unique look at a familiar period in history. ---Kirkus Reviews

-Mary Casanova has a sure touch when she describes the laconic exchanges between neighbors, the skin-burning cold of a Minnesota winter or the deadly consequences of misjudging an icy road.---Star Tribune

-This novel has a perfect sense of place; readers can feel the cold, understand the fear of booze-runners who drive across dangerously thin ice. They can sympathize with Owen's need to become an important man in a small town not far from Canada. His struggle with right and wrong will ring true to any teen.---Pioneer Press

-The combination of period detail and relatable characters makes this book appealing to teens with an interest in the Prohibition era.---VOYA

-Both a thought-provoking narrative and a fast-paced adventure await readers in this novel.---Cook County News Herald

"With compelling detail, Mary Casanova weaves true historical characters and events with the fictional story of young Owen, a character determined to fight the odds. In this gripping adventure, Rainy Lake becomes a metaphor for life and possibilities: the deadly risks of the capricious ice in winter, the strength that comes from natural beauty."--Polly Carlson-Voiles, author of Summer of the Wolves

"Mary Casanova gives us the best of historical fiction: characters you love and love to travel with in a critical time in American history. Following Owen Jensen through his coming-of-age year in northern Minnesota during Prohibition is a rugged joy. This is a great book."--Chris Crutcher, author of Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes and Whale Talk

"A historical novel that makes the past as fresh and compelling as the present, Ice-Out is a story of dreams, determination, loyalty, and the greys that infuse black and white issues. Mary Casanova has created a hero we cheer for as he struggles to surmount obstacles placed before him by the times, by place, and by his own choices."--Lorna Landvik, author of Best to Laugh and Mayor of the Universe

"A unique look at a familiar period in history. "--Kirkus Reviews

"Mary Casanova has a sure touch when she describes the laconic exchanges between neighbors, the skin-burning cold of a Minnesota winter or the deadly consequences of misjudging an icy road."--Star Tribune

"This novel has a perfect sense of place; readers can feel the cold, understand the fear of booze-runners who drive across dangerously thin ice. They can sympathize with Owen's need to become an important man in a small town not far from Canada. His struggle with right and wrong will ring true to any teen."--Pioneer Press

"The combination of period detail and relatable characters makes this book appealing to teens with an interest in the Prohibition era."--VOYA

"Both a thought-provoking narrative and a fast-paced adventure await readers in this novel."--Cook County News Herald

About the Author

Mary Casanova is author of more than thirty books for young readers, ranging from picture books, such as Utterly Otterly Night and Wake Up, Island (Minnesota, 2016), to novels, such as Moose Tracks (Minnesota, 2013) and Frozen (Minnesota, 2012). Her books are on many state reading lists and have earned the American Library Association Notable Award, Aesop Accolades from the American Folklore Society, Parents' Choice Gold Award, Booklist Editors' Choice, as well as two Minnesota Book Awards. She speaks frequently around the country at readings and library conferences. She lives with her husband and dogs in a turn-of-the-century house in Ranier, Minnesota, perched on the Canadian border.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0816694176
• ISBN 13: 9780816694174
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 264