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Still mourning her father’s death, Victoria Secord is determined to win at least one dogsled race, to honor his memory. With a large race looming in her future, she’s set on finding the perfect dogs for her team. When she hears the rumor that a neighbor is selling some of his top racers, she’s eager to hit the trails that lead to his house, but when’s she finds a snowmobiler along the way who needs help, she quickly finds herself on unfamiliar paths and hopelessly lost.
Suddenly, what should have been a routine outing turns into a fight for survival. With no food and temperatures dropping, it’s up to Victoria to keep her dogs, the strange boy, and herself alive before the harsh Alaskan winter can claim thier lives like it did her father’s.
Ice Dogs is a fast-faced, suspenseful read perfect for anyone who loves wilderness survival stories or is looking for an atmospheric winter tale. I picked it up on audiobook to pass the time while working on a project and found myself quickly engrossed in Victoria’s story. The dogs, obviously, play a large role, and I enjoyed learning the ins and outs of dogsledding. The author is also a musher, and it shows in the details of her writing, the thrill of the ride, the love of dogs, and the harshness of a northern winter.
At first glance, this book may seem written for a younger audience, but at its heart, this is more than just your classic survival story. It’s also about a girl grieving her father’s death who learns to move on, face her fears and rely on others, and that’s a message that feels fitting for any audience.
Rated: Mild. There is no profanity. Characters undress down to their underwear and cover themselves in blankets to combat hypothermia. In one such scene, a character jokes about the other person trying to get them naked.
