Reviews for Ice Dreams #1

The average rating for Ice Dreams #1 based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2016-02-28 00:00:00 Robert Williams *Sorry for the short review. Didn't have much to say on this awesome book. Summary: It's the autumn of 1863, and as the Civil War rages, a stranger named Violet seeks refuge with the Kelly family. Peg Kelly, 11, is thrilled--Violet treats her like an adult, not a child. Violet is fleeing Confederate raiders and has information that may save the Union. But she can't deliver her message unless she takes a dangerous journey. Will Peg be able to help her? Plot: I found this plot to be just as enjoyable as all of the other Orphan Train Adventure books; which means it was really good. It was exciting, and it made me want to know what happened next. It's a shame it took me so long to read. That ending, though. I was tearing up, and wouldn't have seen it coming at all if I hadn't been spoiled for the ending. Characters: It was very refreshing to have two new main characters. I really liked Violet, and her mysterious ways. I wished there could have been a whole other book about her. Onto Peg. She was such a cute character. It was awesome to see the original characters so much older than they were. Overall & Recommendations: This was such a good book, and I'm glad to have finished the series. This series is perfect for 4th+.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-03-16 00:00:00 Scot Delarino Three years have passed since the Kelly children moved out west from New York City. This part of the tale is placed in the hands of Peg, now 11 years old. Peg's desperate to be like her older siblings and longs to be treated like an adult. She is granted the chance when the mysterious Violet comes to stay with Peg,and her mother and stepfather. Unlike in A Place to Belong, the action builds naturally as Peg and Danny suspect that Violet is really a spy for the Confederate cause. Unfortunately their quest for answers yields tragic results. Peg is a likable narrator, however the characterizations of her, her mother, stepfather, and Danny are much too one-dimensional. Historically, Nixon is not at her best nor is the writing as good as it was in A Dangerous Promise and In the Face of Danger still Keeping Secrets is a book worth reading if only because it add to the overall arch of the series. You will find yourself wanting more about the Kellys after reaching the final page.