The Cry of The Icemark: Summary and book reviews of The Cry of The Icemark by Stuart Hill, plus links to an excerpt from The Cry of The Icemark and a biography of Stuart Hill.

The Icemark is a kingdom in grave danger. Its king has been killed in battle. Its enemy lies in wait. And its fate rests on the shoulders of one girl. A beautiful princess and an intrepid warrior, Thirrin Freer Strong-in-the-Arm Lindenshield is only 13. But she has been preparing for this moment her whole life. Now she must find a way to protect her tiny kingdom from the most terrible invasion it has ever known. To beat back the cunning general Scipio Bellorum and his conquering army, Thirrin will forge an extraordinary coalition of noble Snow Leopards, ancient Vampires, and ferocious Wolf-folk. She will find unexpected strength in her friendship with a young warlock. And she will rally her allies with her country's fierce battle cry, "Blood! Blast! And Fire!" A coming-of-age tale and an epic adventure, this dazzling debut heralds the arrival of a heroine who dauntless in the face of impossible dangers and decidedly wild at heart. Winner of the Ottakar's Children's Book Prize 2005.

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What a great book! We read The Cry of the Icemark to our children (then 9 and 11) at our "morning reading parties" (half an hour before the start of the school day) and I can attest to the fact that there's nothing better for getting the day off to a good start than following Thirrin into battle!  (Reviewed by BookBrowse Review Team).

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Media Reviews

Publishers Weekly Hill's debut novel is a sprawling military fantasy that benefits from a likable heroine and will appeal most to readers who enjoy getting swept up in a good, lengthy yarn. Ages 12+   Booklist ... for readers whose imaginations are stirred by clashes of pike and saber and lusty cries of "Blood! Blast! And Fire!" this extravagant first novel--especially its more swiftly paced latter half--offers ample rewards.   The Sunday Telegraph .. the writing is as crisp and clear as the snowy landscape Hill depicts so beautifully.   The Independent ... a first novel with a distinctive and seductive voice.   The Bookseller Hill opens up this new world to children with quite enviable talent; his ability to capture his reader's imagination is spectacular.   The Times .. will have readers shivering with delight.   The Guardian - Philip Ardagh ... a supremely satisfying read which really deserves to be called a page-turner.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by Jonathan
Awesome book
Stuart Hill's book, the Cry of the Icemark, is a amazingly written book about personal discovery and the fight that people have. Also The Cry of the Icemark is a great book that keeps you interested until the very last flip of the page. This book...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Rose
Awesome Read
This book I chose for my summer reading this year and I picked an excellent book to read. This book has action, hints of romance, and some violence as well but just the right amount. This book is good for anyone for any age!!!

Rated of 5 by The Cry of the Icemark Critic
Ehhh
In my opinion, I think this book can do better because for one thing, people say it will be in movies since like 3 or more years ago and I am still waiting for it. This book is good, but not that good because in my opinion, I dont like the term...   Read More

Rated of 5 by JW6
Amazing book
I love this book and series. It is amazing. I love reading. Write more! Please

Rated of 5 by Genevieve
The Cry Of The Icemark
I loved this book, I was home sick from school when I was reading it I had got it from our reading center the day before, when I picked it up I could not put it down, I was reading it all day until I finished it ,I loved this book but my school...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Esme
The Icemark books
It started off by reading by brothers copy of The Cry of the Icemark and then I loved them and read the next two. I think Stuart Hill is great because he has alot of expression and describing words so you really get the image in your head. Hill is...   Read More

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