num_pages: 12
description: A brave girl must defy an empire to save her homeland in a sweeping fantasy that combines breathless action with richly-imagined characters. After the death of her beloved father, headstrong princess Thirrin Freer Strong-In-The-Arm becomes warrior queen of her homeland, Icemark, defending it from a formidable invader. Despite Thirrin's bravery and the support of Oskan, the Witch's son, the task proves more difficult than Thirrin ever dreamed. She must assemble a force to rival her opponent. And, in the chill winter of Icemark, she only has until spring to unite the strange beasts and frightening creatures who live just outside her country. Ultimately, it is Thirrin's vision and determination that will see her through to victory
language: English
title: The Cry of the Icemark
titlecomplete: The Cry of the Icemark
characters: Thirrin, Oskan
genres: Adventure, Fantasy, High Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Young Adult, Vampires, Romance, Fiction, Magic
ratings_count: 11400
series: The Icemark Chronicles
awards: awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Waterstones Children's Book Prize
publisher: Scholastic Audio Books