The Great Ice Engine

Reviewed by: Michelle Brenner - Casco Public Library, Casco, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 8, 2016

Review

This is the fourth entry in the Frozen series of early chapter books that explore further adventures with Anna & Elsa. Frozen fans are bound to love it, although it certainly isn't great literature. The story centers around the classic man vs. machine, old-fashioned physical labor versus new technology. The hilarious character of Oaken from Frozen has invented an ice cutting machine powered by a mouse to challenge Kristoff and the other ice harvesters. What ensues is a bit of mystery due to misinformation but is solved with a bit of magic and sisterly cooperation. It will be a popular choice at libraries with Frozen fans and is geared towards 2nd - 4th grade readers, but would be a great read aloud for younger kids.

Overall Book Score: good