Voyage of the Frostheart, Jamie Littler
Voyage of the Frostheart, Jamie Littler
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Voyage of the Frostheart

Author: Jamie Littler

Narrator: Joshua McGuire

Unabridged: 8 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/05/2019


Synopsis

The whimsy of Nevermoor meets the mythical world-building of Neil Gaiman in this unlikely hero's quest to find his parents--and find the home he's always longed for.

In a snow-covered land where monsters rule the icy tundra, only song weavers hold the power to control these vicious giants. But for centuries song weavers have been the subject of suspicion--how can those who hold so much power be trusted?

Ever since his parents were lost on a pathfinding expedition, Ash has spent his life as an outcast. As a budding song weaver, his village marked him as a potential threat, even though all he wants to do is protect them. Eager to find his place in the world, he and his cantankerous yeti caretaker seek passage on the Frostheart: a ship-like sleigh whose mission is to explore faraway lands.

There he meets a fast-talking, spunky navigator, a walrus captain with a peg leg who runs a tight sleigh, and a mysterious traveler who encourages him to hone his song. But can Ash's song weaving save the Frostheart from the monsters hiding under the ice? Or will his untamed powers put his newfound friends in jeopardy?

Chockfull of heart and humor, the journey of the Frostheart will win over listeners and gatekeepers looking for a rich, gateway fantasy listen.

About Jamie Littler

Jamie Littler graduated from the Arts Institute at Bournemouth in 2008. He has won a High Commendation Award at the Macmillan Children's Book Awards and is the creator of 'Cogg and Sprokit', which is serialised in the PHOENIX. He has worked on high-profile projects including The Famous Five. Follow him on Twitter @jamieillustrate or visit his website at http://jamielittler.co.uk/


Reviews

Goodreads review by Gavin

This is my favourite children's book since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. That's a huge claim to make, but hear me out. I read a lot of children's books / middle grade and it's quite possibly my favourite type of book. What I love about children's books is the whimsical and magical nature abou......more

*Rated 4.5/5 stars! (revisiting this to finally give a review lol) You can hear more thoughts via my booktube channel in my November Wrap Up I was so impressed with this book! I wasn't sure if it would edge onto the side of middle grade books I don't like reading as an adult, but nope - I was wrong. I......more

Goodreads review by Dannii

First Read: September 2020, Rating: 5/5 stars Second Read: January 2023, Rating: 5/5 stars This is the first instalment in the Frostheart series. Ash has a song inside of him. The only issue with this is that the very tune that constantly reverberates around his brain and allows him to recall the gentl......more

Goodreads review by Sara

4.5 stars. Frostheart follows the story of Ash, a young boy with the ability to 'song weave', and communicate with the dangerous Leviathan monsters who hunt and destroy the people of his world. Song weaving is forbidden within his isolated Stronghold, and on discovering his secret, he is forced into......more


Quotes

Praise for Voyage of the Frostheart:

* "The enthralling dawn of an unmissable voyage."--Kirkus, starred review

"Littler’s world is vivid and evocative, filled with bizarre creatures, lost technology, and dark secrets, as well as colorful characters."--Publishers Weekly

"Ash’s quest to accept himself is relatable, the journey across this freshly envisioned world is intriguing, and the fluid monochromatic illustrations animate the story with quirky hairdos but still leave plenty of room for readers’ imaginations."--BCCB