The Ice Monster

Written by David Walliams

An orphan's quest to uncover the mystery of a frozen mammoth leads to an epic Arctic adventure.

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496 pages· 41,829 words· Est. 6 hour read· ~670L

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Bookroo's summary

In Victorian London, ten-year-old orphan Elsie stumbles upon a thrilling discovery: a 10,000-year-old mammoth frozen in ice. Determined to learn more, Elsie embarks on a daring journey from the bustling streets of London to the icy expanse of the Arctic. Along the way, she encounters unexpected allies and faces challenges that test her courage. Will Elsie unlock the secrets of the Ice Monster and find her place in a world that seems so vast and unwelcoming? Join Elsie on an unforgettable adventure where heroes come in all shapes and sizes.

From the publisher

From No. 1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure yet! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross.

This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth…

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ICE MONSTER FOUND IN ARCTIC!

When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster – a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole – she’s determined to discover more…

A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime – from London to the heart of the Arctic!

Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes in David Walliams’ biggest and most epic adventure yet!

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