The Icemark Chronicles Series by 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. Thirrin Freer Strong-in-the-Arm Lindenshield, a beautiful princess and an intrepid warrior, must find a way to protect her land from a terrible invasion. She will forge an extraordinary alliance of noble Snow Leopards, ancient Vampires, and ferocious Wolf-folk. She will find unexpected strength in her friendship with a young warlock... moreThe 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. Thirrin Freer Strong-in-the-Arm Lindenshield, a beautiful princess and an intrepid warrior, must find a way to protect her land from a terrible invasion. She will forge an extraordinary alliance 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 lead her allies to victory with her fierce battle cry: "Blood! Blast! And Fire!" less

It's been twenty years since Queen Thirrin Lindenshield defeated General Bellorum and saved the tiny country of the Icemark. But changes are coming. Charlemagne, the youngest of Thirrin and Oskan's five children, is growing increasingly angry and resentful that he can't train to be a warrior, because of the polio that crippled him when he was only four. Sharley is their parents' favorite... moreIt's been twenty years since Queen Thirrin Lindenshield defeated General Bellorum and saved the tiny country of the Icemark. But changes are coming. Charlemagne, the youngest of Thirrin and Oskan's five children, is growing increasingly angry and resentful that he can't train to be a warrior, because of the polio that crippled him when he was only four. Sharley is their parents' favorite. Medea is a year older than Sharley, and the only one of the children to inherit their father's gift of witchcraft. But while her father turned toward the Light, Medea is letting her hatred and resentment of Sharley turn her toward the Dark.Meanwhile General Bellorum decides that with his army's superior training and new weapons, he and his sons will have no trouble overcoming and squashing the troublesome kingdom of Icemark forever. When Thirrin realizes that this might be a battle she and her allies won't be able to win, she decides to protect the Icemark civilians and Sharley by sending them to the Southern Continent, where the ruling Doge has offered them refuge. She makes Sharley Prince Regent of the refugees, giving him royal power equal to her own. He is to lead and govern them until it is safe to return. Will the changes of the last twenty years be enough to give General Bellorum an edge, and a victory? What about Sharley - what awaits him far to the south? And Medea-will she turn completely to the Dark, deserting her family and the father she adores, and helping destroy her homeland? Changes are coming, and it's impossible to control or predict what the fates will decide.(description was written by Joni R. Bodart excerpted from www2.scholastic.com) less

Allied with Cronus, the embodiment of all evil, Medea has raised an army of the undead to invade her family's kingdom. The thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed ICEMARK trilogy!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... moreAllied with Cronus, the embodiment of all evil, Medea has raised an army of the undead to invade her family's kingdom. The thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed ICEMARK trilogy!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.Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 4/15/2009 Pages: 480 Reading Level: Age 8 and Up less