{"product_id":"ice-palace-9780241321218","title":"Ice Palace","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of winter, the black ice of the lake cracks like a gunshot, growing thicker and darker with each passing night. Nearby, a frozen waterfall transforms into a stunning, baroque structure adorned with dripping buttresses, flying spurs of ice, and translucent, sparkling towers. The schoolchildren affectionately refer to it as the \u003cstrong\u003eice palace\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen eleven-year-old \u003cstrong\u003eUnn\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives in the isolated village, she initially avoids the other children, living a solitary life with her aunt while nursing a profound secret grief. However, her exuberant classmate \u003cstrong\u003eSiss\u003c\/strong\u003e refuses to let Unn remain in the shadows. As their friendship develops against the backdrop of Norway's enchanting yet harsh winter landscape, themes of loneliness, friendship, and the struggle to connect emerge in \u003cstrong\u003eIce Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eTarjei Vesaas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis poignant work of fiction, set in Norway, explores the emotional complexities of childhood and the power of nature. Perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction or are seeking a thoughtful gift for a young adult.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tarjei Vesaas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50906673348950,"sku":"9780241321218","price":11.77,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3206\/6390\/files\/9780241321218.jpg?v=1753689534","url":"https:\/\/www.englishbook.pt\/products\/ice-palace-9780241321218","provider":"Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}