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Monica Sherwood is an author, illustrator, and educator turned creative.
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With shades of When You Reach Me, The Thing About Jellyfish, and Bridge to Terabithia, and a big, timely climate hook at its core, here is a heartfelt middle grade debut about the inevitability of change that will resonate profoundly during these extraordinary times.
Kind words for The Ice House
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"A gentle and thoughtful story about the magic that can be found in resilience, art, and most of all, friendship."
Jasmine Warga,
Newbery Award Winning Author
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“A beautifully written novel about a world of mostly physical isolation and virtual connection that seems all too familiar [and that] readers will strongly relate to.”
Dusty Bowling,
Author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
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“You’re going to love it. Your readers are going to love it. It’s so fascinating. It’s so timely. But I think it’s a great book that kids are going to read for a really really long time. ”
Colby Sharp,
Literacy Advocate + 5th Grade Teacher
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I create guides, templates, and other resources based on my experience and the skills I’ve gained as I transitioned from teaching to writing and designing.
Illustration
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