Voyage of the Frostheart

Gr 4-7–In a future world where climate change has wrought its worst, Ash lives in a frozen society that prohibits music—specifically singing, which is kind of a problem when you’re a Song Weaver. Banished from his wintry home after he breaks into song (even though it saves the lives of everyone on the traveling sleigh Frostheart), Ash joins its crew in a quest for his long-lost parents and the fabled city of the Song Weavers. On the way, he learns that people don’t have to be blood relatives to be your family. The downside? Others want to control him, and his gift, to take over the world. Illustrator Littler has created a tale filled with adventure, humor, and unusual characters: talking yetis, anyone? But it’s the appealing graphic novel–style artwork that makes this fast-paced story stand out and helps readers visualize the strange creatures and places described. The first round of evildoers is dealt with by story’s end, but the main quest is unfulfilled, leaving it wide open for future installments.