Stranded on Thin Ice
Logline
Alone. Trapped, on thin ice. Suddenly, it isn’t just about the winning the fishing derby—it’s about life and death. In one perilous night, twelve-year-old Tanner Phillips will have to prove not to his father, but to himself, that he has the courage and determination to survive.
Genre
Action,Adventure,Family,Children's
Short Summary
Tanner Phillips fishes the Oneida Lake Ice Fishing Derby every year with his dad. This year, Tanner is determined to not only prove his skills on the ice, but also show his dad, once and for all, that he's no longer a little But as soon as they get out on the ice, the competition turns disastrous.
Alone. Without their cell phones. Trapped, on thin ice. Suddenly, it isn't just about the winning the derby -- it's about life and death. In one perilous night, Tanner will have to prove not to his father, but to himself, that he has the courage and determination to survive STRANDED ON THIN ICE.
Setting
Oneida Lake Cleveland, New York
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Tanner Phillps
Age: 12
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Heroic,Leader,Skillful,Aspiring,Clumsy,Complex,Confident,Selfless,Masculine
Additional Character Details
Name: Richie Donald
Age: 12
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Underdog,Clumsy,Insecure,Lone Wolf,Complex,Funny,Uneducated
Additional Character Details
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Development Pitch
This award-winning, page-turning, heart-pounding survival story will keep you on the edge of your seat! Stranded on Thin Ice is an adventure story for the whole family. Twelve-year-old Tanner Phillips fishes the Oneida Lake Ice Fishing Derby every year with his dad. Last year, he ruined everything -- losing the competition and losing some of his grandfather's gear. This year, Tanner is determined to not only prove his skills on the ice, but also show his dad, once and for all, that he's no longer a little kid. But as soon as they get out on the ice, the competition turns disastrous. Alone. Without their cell phones. Trapped, on thin ice. Suddenly, it isn't just about the winning the derby -- it's about life and death. In one perilous night, Tanner will have to prove not to his father, but to himself, that he has the courage and determination to survive. Can Tanner and Richie survive the unthinkable? Can they survive Stranded on Thin Ice? "Preteen angst, a blinding snowstorm, and an ice-fishing competition gone wrong add up to a dramatic life-and-death struggle for two friends in this YA adventure. Edge-of-the-seat suspense and realistic portrayals of a pair of boys facing personal and elemental trials make this novel a substantial page-turner." --Kirkus Review