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Owen, a high‑achieving and easy‑going teenager, faces a sudden crisis when his grandfather accidentally sends a personal notebook to Iceland’s archive. Determined to keep its contents private, Owen joins his granddad on a last‑minute trip to Iceland. The journey—an adventure among lava fields, glaciers, and geysers—quickly turns from a rescue mission into a complex quest as the grandfather’s memory falters and Owen’s own fears surface. Together, they must navigate the unfamiliar terrain and the bewildering demands of a foreign archive to protect the notebook’s hidden truths.
Set in Icelandic landscapes and centered on the bond between a grandparent and grandchild, the story explores themes of family loyalty, memory, and the responsibility that comes with protecting sensitive information.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jessica Scott Kerrin
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