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CBC Showcase: Fiction on the Edge
The Chicken House's most exciting find since Cornelia Funke! A coming-of-age tale and an epic adventure, this dazzling debut heralds the arrival of a new kind of heroine.
by Stuart Hill
The Icemark is a kingdom in danger of invasion. A young warrior princess who has just lost her father in battle, thirteen-year-old Thirrin must take on the defense of her country by finding allies among traditional enemies and creating a flawless battle plan.
In the chill winter of Icemark, Thirrin only has until spring to unite the strange beasts and frightening creatures who live just outside her country against the invading army. Ultimately, it is Thirrin's vision and determination that will see her through to victory. In the name of her father, for the sake of her people, young Thirrin must defend the kingdom she loves at all costs.
Ages 12 and up
ISBN: 0-439-68626-1
Price: $19.95
Publisher: The Chicken House
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