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The Ice House
The Ice House
Author: Nina Bawden
At fifteen, Daisy, confident and cherished, is appalled to hear that Ruth's father locked her in the old garden ice house as a childhood punishment: no wonder her friend shelters in make believe. The revelation of that primitive cruelty cements a friendship in which protection plays no small part. Years later, middle aged, they remain close frie...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781844084333
ISBN-10: 1844084337
Publication Date: 11/2/2006
Pages: 244
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Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 1
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emeraldfire avatar reviewed The Ice House on
This is the story of Daisy and Ruth, two women who have been the best of friends for over thirty years. When Daisy's husband dies, the revelation of a romantic secret may threaten Daisy and Ruth's friendship. I liked this story very much, but in my opinion it was a slightly anticlimactic finish. I give it an A!