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Stuart Hill

Stuart Hill

  • 4 stars across 13 books
Stuart Hill is the author of the Icemark series of historical fantasy novels and winner of the inaugural Watersone's Children's Book Prize. Published in 18 languages, Stuart visits many schools to talk about his background, his books and being a writer, as well as enthusing about history and learning. Stuart was born and brought up in Leicester where he lives with his partner and their two cats.
14th September 2018

Lonely Planet Kids Ancient Wonders - Then & Now

Ancient Wonders - Then & Now introduces children to some of history's most famous civilisations and the amazin... MoreLonely Planet Kids Ancient Wonders - Then & Now

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6th June 2013

The Cry of the Icemark

When her father dies nobly in battle, fourteen-year-old Thirrin becomes Queen of the Icemark, a tiny kingdom for e... MoreThe Cry of the Icemark

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7th May 2007

Blade of Fire

Twenty years have passed since the tiny kingdom of the Icemark last defended itself from invasion. Now the imperia... MoreBlade of Fire

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29th September 2015

Counting Sheep and Other Stories

There are three stories in this book, for younger readers to take a look. About counting sheep and buying a car, and a ... MoreCounting Sheep and Other Stories

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6th June 2013

The Prince of the Icemark

When his brother, the King, is killed in battle, Prince Redrought must rally his people and learn to defend the ti... MoreThe Prince of the Icemark

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1st July 2008

The Last Battle of the Icemark

With her murderous daughter, Medea, banished to the spirit world, Queen Thirrin's tiny kindom of Icemark has enjoyed a t... MoreThe Last Battle of the Icemark

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8th September 2016

Shield Maiden

The story of King Alfred's daughter Aetheflaed the King battles the Vikings. The gripping story of King Alfred's daught... MoreShield Maiden

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1st September 2016

Fire! Fire!

  Fire! Fire! tells the story of a young boy trapped in London as the Great Fire takes hold. Now ov... MoreFire! Fire!

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6th September 2018

The First King of England: The Story of Athelstan

The Saxon King Athelstan is trying to unite the kingdom of England for the first time, aided by his body-servant Edwin, ... MoreThe First King of England: The Story of Athelstan

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14th February 2019

The Cry of the Icemark (2019 reissue)

  A magnificent tale of adventure, emotion and a girl who defies an empire set in the backdrop of sublime ... MoreThe Cry of the Icemark (2019 reissue)

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