Synopses & Reviews
When an archaeologist examines a body found frozen in the Austrian Alps, he learns something extraordinary. The well-preserved body-- and the tools and clothing found at the site-- indicates that the man died
more than 5,000 years ago.
* ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers
* Hungry Mind Review Children's Book of Distinction
* NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children
Review
"Getz explains the incredible story of the Iceman clearly and concisely, simply enough for a child to understand but in enough depth to satisfy a curious lay adult."--
Kirkus Reviews"As smoothly written as Getz's fiction (Thin Air and Almost Famous), the book deals with questions designed to keep readers interested till the very last page."--Booklist
Synopsis
In this compelling narrative, David Getz explores questions raised by the discovery of a frozen man who died more than 5000 years ago in the Otzal Alps. An ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers. Hungry Mind Review Children's Book of Distinction. Illustrations and photos.
About the Author
David Getz is the award-winning author of the middle-grade novels
Thin Air and
Almost Famous, and the nonfiction books
Life on Mars and
Frozen Girl. When not writing, Mr. Getz works as an elementary-school principal in New York City.
Peter McCarty is the Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator of Hondo and Fabian. He also teamed up with David Getz on Life on Mars, Frozen Girl, and Purple Death. Mr. McCarty lives with his wife and two children in Upstate New York.