Ragnor Trilogy Series by Leah Swann

This child, said Raizel, will be the greatest ruler this kingdom has ever known.Kidnapped at birth, raised by a she-wolf, then taken in by a kind farmer and his wife, Irina is no ordinary foundling. With her long hair and bright eyes, she is beautiful, but she can see in the dark, hunt better than any farmhand and communicate with the creatures of the forest... moreThis child, said Raizel, will be the greatest ruler this kingdom has ever known.Kidnapped at birth, raised by a she-wolf, then taken in by a kind farmer and his wife, Irina is no ordinary foundling. With her long hair and bright eyes, she is beautiful, but she can see in the dark, hunt better than any farmhand and communicate with the creatures of the forest. One day in the woods, Irina meets the ancient wise-woman Raizel, who reveals the truth: Irina is a princess, the long-lost daughter of King Harmon and Queen Chloe of Ragnor. Unsure of her place, Irina returns home, only to find her kingdom threatened by a wicked magician intent on revenge. Yet in the coming days of battle, could it be that a princess with the courage of a warrior and the instincts of a wolf is exactly what Ragnor needs? less

Irina felt joy flood through her. Adventure! She climbed onto Durrell’s back and the pair sped off, leaving tracks in the white snow...Irina the Wolf Queen’s mission to save the wolves of Ragnor is under threat. Having defeated the wicked magician Vilmos and reunited with her birth mother and father, she must now embark on a seemingly impossible quest to find the white wolf and unlock the kingdom’s prophecy... moreIrina felt joy flood through her. Adventure! She climbed onto Durrell’s back and the pair sped off, leaving tracks in the white snow...Irina the Wolf Queen’s mission to save the wolves of Ragnor is under threat. Having defeated the wicked magician Vilmos and reunited with her birth mother and father, she must now embark on a seemingly impossible quest to find the white wolf and unlock the kingdom’s prophecy.Irina travels through icy forests and across treacherous seas deep into the heart of the Narrowlands. At every turn, her enemies lay traps and she must use all her wits, intuition and courage in order to survive. Can Irina overcome the forces of evil or is Ragnor destined to return to another age of darkness? less

'I'm no wolf-queen, ' Irina thought bitterly. 'I'm barely more than a girl, a stupid girl at that, who got herself helplessly trapped in a Narrowlands cell.' A terrifying army marches south towards Irina's family and friends. Locked in prison, she is powerless to stop it. The Book of the Junsong is lost, her mother is under an evil enchantment, and she is separated from her beloved wolves. Now, Irina must face her ultimate foe: the Venerated Dragon... more'I'm no wolf-queen, ' Irina thought bitterly. 'I'm barely more than a girl, a stupid girl at that, who got herself helplessly trapped in a Narrowlands cell.' A terrifying army marches south towards Irina's family and friends. Locked in prison, she is powerless to stop it. The Book of the Junsong is lost, her mother is under an evil enchantment, and she is separated from her beloved wolves. Now, Irina must face her ultimate foe: the Venerated Dragon. And she must do it alone, with nothing to help her but a charm on her neck - and the truth. Can Irina fulfil her destiny and bring the Age of Peace to Ragnor? Melbourne writer Leah Swann has conjured a trilogy of fantastic stories for the young (and young at heart). Irina the Wolf Queen is a heroine both brave and beautiful - with the cunning and daring of an animal and the wit and intelligence of a human. Irina is destined for greatness, but at every turn she is confronted by evil ... Reviews of Irina the Wolf Queen '[A] charming children's fantasy ... a winning combination, handled with an imaginative focus that should keep younger readers immersed.' Cameron Woodhead, The Sydney Morning Herald 'Leah Swann has mastered the magical art of story writing for children. Right from beginning to end the story grips you with a wealth and richness of character, adventure and atmosphere. It plucks at our emotions and fears, but never tips into mere sentimentality ...' Melbourne primary school teacher, Ali Staley less