By Jacob North (author) , Petur Antonsson (illustrator) Part of the Ice Apprentices series
"A page-turning fantasy adventures in a world of ice, dangerous beasts and magic. "
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Everything changes for young Oswin Fields when he is summoned to Corridor, a very special school, and enrolled as an ice apprentice to be taught magical skills.
Previously in this frozen world, Oswin has toiled as a labourer in the produce fields, barely cared for by his adoptive mother who has shown him little if any affection. Arriving as ‘a stray’, the other apprentices greet him with cold disdain and suspicion too but Oswin, quirky, indomitable and warm-hearted, still manages to win friends and form one particularly important alliance. Just as well, because when the settlement is attacked by terrifying beasts, it’s Oswin and his unlikely ally Ennastasia who confront them.
We’ve been to magical schools before, but Corridor and its world are wholly original and Oswin a distinctive protagonist. There are several LGBTQI+ characters in the story, including Oswin, and this is handled naturally, never as an issue. The ending will both satisfy readers and leave them desperate for the next adventure.
A frozen world, mighty monsters and spellbinding magic. Journey to the very edge of the world in this breathtaking fantasy trilogy.
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Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman . . . Tundra is the last settlement in a world of ice. Oswin Fields is its only stray, rescued from the Endless Expanse. So, when he's summoned to the school for ice apprentices, he sets out to prove his worth. But all isn't as it seems in this enchanted place. When the beasts begin to strike, Oswin has to risk everything he holds dear. Can he look deep within himself to find the strength to prove that he belongs?
"The Ice Apprentices is an extraordinary fantasy debut." A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series 'Spine-tingling monsters, unlikely friendships and a hero to root for from page one. North's debut is bursting with adventure and vivid characterisation.' Fran Gibbons, author of A Clock of Stars
'An enchanting debut, sparkling with adventure and magic.' Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers 'Take me to Tundra! Jacob North has created a sparkling triumph of a world, with a hero readers will want to be best friends with. I loved it.' Rachel Morrisroe, author of Felix and the Future Agency 'I loved the Ice Apprentices, it is a thrilling adventure. The cast of characters leap off the page and pull you into a world rich in magic, monsters and the ever-present threat of the icy world they inhabit. Oswin is brave, curious and seeks to uncover the mysteries of his own past and the skills he has been born with. Such an exciting novel, I am excited to keep reading and can't wait for the next book! ' Nazima Pathan, author of Dream Hunters
'It has all the ingredients of a perfect middle grade fantasy - epic magic, brilliant monsters and a completely unforgettable new hero. Jacob's a really exciting new writer and as soon as I finished the book I wanted to read more.' Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea
'Chills and thrills in this fantasy epic that brims with frosty magic! We're in great hands with Oswin: fantasy's most exciting new hero.' Alex Foulkes, author of Rules for Vampires
Jacob North was born in South England and grew up with a longing for magical adventures that centred LGBT+ characters. Struggling to find them on bookshop shelves, he decided to write them himself. When he's not butchering the Dutch language or holding out for a snowy winter, he's crafting whimsical worlds with characters who happen to be diverse.
The Ice Apprentices is his debut magical middle-grade series.
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A frozen world, mighty monsters and spellbinding magic. Journey to the very edge of the world in this breathtaking fantasy trilogy. Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman . . .Tundra is the last settlement in a world of ice.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Ice Apprentices and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Ice Apprentices features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Adventure Stories, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, School Stories, Sporting Stories, Mystery / Mythology, PSHE: Family Issues, PSHE: Siblings, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Unicorns, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Ice Apprentices was written by Jacob North and published by Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK
Ice Apprentices has 332 pages
Yes it is part of Ice Apprentices series
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