Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire

In "Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire," the second book in the series, Rosie Frost returns to the mysterious Bloodstone Island and Heverbridge School. Driven by the unresolved mystery of her mother's death, Rosie finds herself embroiled in a complex adventure involving mutant animals, jealous peers, and a growing cosmic threat from an everlasting star and a black hole. As she explores the alluring Imperium Palace, she questions whether it represents scientific genius or a deadly menace. The book blends fantasy, mystery, and adventure with themes of self-discovery, environmentalism, and justice. It's an action-packed read for young readers aged 7-11, offering an empowering heroine and a fast-paced plot. Parents will appreciate the strong female lead and the underlying messages of perseverance and eco-preservation.

On the brink of discovering who - or what - lies behind her mother's death, Rosie Frost begins a new adventure with a murder to solve, revenge on her mind, and more questions than she has answers. It's a new term at Heverbridge School and Bloodstone Island is in turmoil: mutant animalsare on the loose, jealous classmateswant to bring Rosie down, and, even worse, there's a black holeto deal with. Below the island's surface, an everlasting star is growing in strength and it just may end them all. Rosie discovers the northside of the island, home to the alluring Imperium Palace. But is the palace one of scientific genius or deadly menace? While she fights to know the truth about her past - and her family's ancient ties to Bloodstone - Rosie begins to wonder if the price for the truth may be toohigh. She must discover what she's really made of as a fresh danger puts her new home - and all that she loves - at risk. Written by Spice Girl, songwriter and author Geri Halliwell-Horner With a thrilling mix of history, mystery, nature, music and adventure, this book is a brilliant read for everyone Determined and big-hearted, Rosie Frost is a new kind of hero for today's young readers What are readers saying about the international bestseller Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen? 'A captivating mystery and adventure . . . [that] features quick pacing, fun and engaging worldbuilding, and a lead character who is easy to root for. Exuberant, action-packed, and warmhearted.'Kirkus Reviews 'Readers will be bursting to visit Bloodstone Island, with its rare creatures and old secrets. If an English boarding school on an island full of wild, rare animals isn't enough to grab readers, Rosie Frost, an empowering new heroine, certainly will.'School Library Journal 'An effervescent fantasy series . . . smart twists rooted in real-life history add excitement, and Anne Boleyn's indomitable spirit literally and figuratively haunts this lively debut, inspiring Rosie and propelling the tale's feminist, eco-preservationist message.'Publishers Weekly