Characteristic of Stuart Hill’s writing is the lively storytelling and wild fantasy that brings to the reader an utterly compelling read. Last Battle of the Icemark is the extraordinary finale to the Icemark trilogy that began with his award-winning debut, Cry of the Icemark and continued in Blade of Fire. Fans of the Icemark titles or those new to the author will love it in equal measure.
Oskan and Thirrin thought their bad-seed daughter was gone for good--burnt to a cinder and cast out onto the Spirit Plain. But banishment did not kill Medea; it made her stronger. Now, allied with Cronus, embodiment of all evil, the young sorceress is plotting revenge.
Oskan and Thirrin thought their bad-seed daughter was gone for good--burnt to a cinder and cast out onto the Spirit Plain. But banishment did not kill Medea; it made her stronger. Now, allied with Cronus, embodiment of all evil, the young sorceress is plotting revenge.
Thirrin is distracted by a new invader whose troops ride huge triceratops-like beasts into battle. But the warlock Oskan realizes the true threat to the kingdom is the demon army assembled by his daughter. To ensure the Icemark's eternal safety, he knows he must destroy her soul--even if it means sacrificing his own.p
‘The writing is as crisp and clear and the snowy landscape Hill depicts so beautifully.’ Sunday Telegraph
‘His original and quirky approach could yet make him the proper heir to Joan Aiken’s crown.’ Philip Ardagh, Guardian
‘A most satisfying, absorbing and compelling read.’ Carousel
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About Stuart Hill
Stuart Hill was born in Leicester, in the East Midlands of England, where he still lives today. He has worked as a teacher and an archaeologist, and now balances life as both a bookseller and a writer. The Cry of the Icemark was his first novel.
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Oskan and Thirrin thought their bad-seed daughter was gone for good--burnt to a cinder and cast out onto the Spirit Plain. But banishment did not kill Medea; it made her stronger.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Last Battle of the Icemark and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
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Last Battle of the Icemark was written by Stuart Hill and published by Chicken House/Scholastic
