Beyond the Frozen Horizon

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The earth is thriving with wilderness status protecting land and wildlife, and scientific organisations researching new ways to support human life sustainably. Rorys mum is a geologist on one of these projects, and Rory is beyond excited to join her on a work trip to the Arctic. But the project isnt all that it seems, and Rory soon learns whats at stake for the people and animals who live there

A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from the author of the highly acclaimed WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD and BETWEEN SEA AND SKY. Perfect for fans ofTHE EXPLORER, THE LAST WILDandWHERE THE RIVER RUNS GOLD.

PRAISE FOR BETWEEN SEA AND SKY:

"Atmospheric, memorable, extraordinarily gripping, this is storytelling at its finest.The Guardian

I loved Penfolds debut and this confirms her as a rising star of childrens fiction, mixing a thrilling evocative adventure with pertinent themes of the environment and recovery. Fiona Noble,The Bookseller

A beautifully told adventure that will have readers, like its protagonists, diving deep to discover the fragility of our eco-system and emerging emboldened to protect its delicate balance. Sita Brahmachari, author ofWhere the River Runs Gold

A message to us all in the most powerful, evocative and hopeful story spinning. Hilary McKay, author ofThe Skylarks War

I loved Between Sea and Sky. I was totally immersed I could almost smell the sea and feel salt in my hair. Powerful storytelling and a thought-provoking tale. Gill Lewis, author ofSky Hawk

A shimmering testament to the restorative power of nature and the limitless wonder unearthed by childhood curiosity. Piers Torday, author ofThe Last Wild

BOSS level MG dystopia, so vivid!- Louie Stowell, author ofThe Dragon in the Library

Nicola Penfold makes me want to love our planet harder, hold it closer. Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author ofHow to Change the World

This is compelling, high-stakes storytelling This will be a favourite that I will return to over and over again. Nizrana Farook, author ofThe Girl Who Stole an Elephant

An original and wonderful story of wild children and a world in trouble so perfectly written that reading it is living it. And living it is an adventure. Rachel Delahaye, author ofMort the Meek

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A truly thought shifting, light filled journal of environmental protection from an author whose awe-filled stories illuminate hearts and minds and light the way for change -- Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold
A powerful story of hope a glimpse into a brighter future, a world where we have taken action to protect our fragile planet -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Good News
A beautifully crafted story of wild encounters and conservation; one that will keep pages turning and hearts beating from start to finish -- Rachel Delahaye, author of Mort the Meek
With just the right mix of spookiness, action, intrigue and mystery, Beyond the Frozen Horizon takes Nicola Penfold to the next level. This story is both a warning and a celebration: of nature and the threats to it, and the importance of every single person in the fight for our future. -- Sinad O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North
A gripping story that drew me into its icy clutches with a dystopian climate mystery. Polar bear encounters, dog sled rides, blizzards & hugs with arctic foxes, the action is both chilling and thrilling! -- Lou Abercrombie, author of Coming Up for Air
Beautifully evocative with a fantastic cast of characters and, as always, an important yet lightly told message about the necessity of caring for our precious environment -- Sharon Gosling, author of The Golden Butterfly
A sublimely crafted tale of loss, friendship and bravery set against a stunning but stark Arctic backdrop. Nicola allows the reader a glimpse of a future world where society has taken action to tackle climate change and offers us hope that change really can make a difference. -- Jo Clarke, author of Libby and the Parisian Puzzle
Its such a stunning book, full of beautiful imagery and a strong message for readers of all ages, to respect the world we are in, both a thrilling and thought-provoking story, and one that of we take action now then we could have hope for the future of our world -- Emma Finlayson-Palmer, author of Autumn Moonbeam
Nicolas reverence for nature and the natural world oozes from the pages of this breathtakingly beautiful story of the world and its response to the Climate Crisis. Thrilling and thought provoking and with powerful ecological messages of stewardship and sustainability this is storytelling at its very best. -- Kevin Cobane, teacher
BEYOND THE FROZEN HORIZON is a lesson for us all. We must look beyond our own needs and think about impact on the world as a whole Rory experiences this first hand and takes her readers on a high stakes adventure that will leave them thinking about their place and impact on the world for a very long time. -- Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination blog
An eco adventure, ghost story and love letter for a better world -- Gill Pawley, Inkpots

Author Bio

Nicola Penfold was born in Merseyside and grew up in Doncaster. She studied English at Cambridge, before completing a Computing Science masters at Imperial College London. WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD was shortlisted for the first Joan Aiken Future Classics Prize in 2017. It was also selected for SCBWIs 2018 Undiscovered Voices anthology. Nicola lives with her husband, four children and two cats in North London, and escapes when she can to wilder corners of the UK for adventures.