The Ice Queen

"The Ice Queen" by Ernest Ingersoll is a story from the late 1800s about three orphaned siblings, Aleck, Kate, and Jimkin, who use their wits and courage to overcome hardships. After their father and mother die, the group bands together in their small home. When Aleck's job is lost because of a fire, their already tough circumstances get even worse, leading them to decide to skate all the way to Cleveland to find their uncle. The book follows their exciting but difficult journey across icy landscapes, highlighting their close bond and determination to make a better life for themselves despite the hard winter they begin.