Shadows in the Ice
By (Author) Des Hunt
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
1st August 2007
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
823.3
Winner of Storylines Notable New Zealand Books: Junior Fiction 2008
Paperback
226
Width 130mm, Height 200mm, Spine 15mm
257g
A sequel to Frog Whistle Mine. Tony Hogan-White now lives in Christchurch, with his Mum and her geologist partner. Tony and his new stepfather have a holiday bonding trip back to Fox Glacier, where another exciting adventure ensues. Combines ecothemes, NZ geology and flora and fauna, global warming and the foibles of human nature. Will be supported by superbly detailed teacher's notes. Written to appeal to the 9-12 readership successfully developed with his earlier books, with an increased print run. Special features will include additional material about glaciation and keas at the back of the book.
Des Hunt is a well respected educationalist and teacher, responsible for writing the national primary schools science curriculum. He has written a series of successful environmental adventures for 9-12 year olds. He lives in Whitianga, NZ and teaches at the Mercury Bay Area School.