Author Profile
Christina Soontornvat
6 Books
Christina Soontornvat is an award-winning American author of children's books, ranging from enchanting chapter books to compelling middle-grade fantasy and nonfiction. Drawing often on her Thai heritage and background in science, she has penned engaging series like 'Legends of Lotus Island' and standalone novels such as 'A Wish in the Dark'. Her versatile storytelling and richly built worlds have earned her multiple Newbery Honors.
Books in "Diary of an Ice Princess"
Pack your fanciest clothes and get ready for a magnificent royal wedding high up in the clouds. Princess Lina is thrilled to be the flower girl for her cousin Iris, and she gets to bring her best friend Claudia along as a special guest. You will fly up to her grandfathers towering castle for a weekend filled with incredible magic. Every Windtamer, Sky Painter, and Winterheart is attending in their brightest finery. But the joyful celebration suddenly turns stressful when Lina discovers a challenging wedding tradition. Every single guest is expected to present a magical gift to the newlyweds. With the ceremony approaching fast, Lina has to figure out how to use her winter magic to create something truly spectacular. Join Lina and Claudia on a glittering, sky high adventure to find the perfect present before the wedding bells ring.
6-8 Years
91 Pages
Princess Lina just wanted to help her best friend Claudia get the perfect pet. Using her special Winterheart magic, Lina transforms an ordinary snow sculpture into a playful, bouncing puppy. But this magical snow dog has a mind of its own, and it is officially running loose through the school hallways. You will join Lina and Claudia on a hilarious chase to catch the frosty pup before it causes a complete winter meltdown in class. If you love stories about princesses going to regular school and magical spells gone wrong, this funny chapter book is for you. Experience the joy of friendship, the fun of icy magic, and the chaos of a pet who will not sit still. Get ready for a frosty adventure full of laughs and puppy love.
6-8 Years
97 Pages
Princess Lina has a sleepover to plan, and this one has to be snow much fun. Her best friend Claudia is coming up to the cloud palace, where Lina must keep her royal family’s winter magic a secret. Claudia is excited to see what princess life is like, but palace rules and proper behavior are not exactly the best ingredients for a great night.
When the girls head down to the ground for snowy fun, Lina’s magic turns sledding and skating into an adventure. Then a real blizzard sweeps in, and the friends must stay brave, think creatively, and work together.
Frost Friends Forever is a playful early chapter book about friendship, magic, and solving problems when plans go icy cold.
6-8 Years
95 Pages
Princess Lina comes from a family of amazing Winterhearts. Her cousin Jack Frost makes dazzling snowflakes, Uncle Lee creates ice caves, and Great-Aunt Sunder can whip up winter storms over polar seas. Now it is Lina’s turn to choose her own magical weather specialty.
That sounds exciting, except everyone else’s talents seem so impressive. Lina wants to make her mark in a big way, but figuring out what makes her magic special is harder than she expected.
The Big Freeze is a light, magical early chapter book for readers who enjoy princess stories, school-age worries, and snowy adventures. With humor and heart, Lina’s story explores confidence, creativity, and discovering your own kind of sparkle.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Princess Lina is thrilled about her class field trip to the aquarium. She gets to ride a yellow school bus, spend the day with her best friend Claudia, and see penguins up close. The only problem is her cousin Jack Frost.
Jack is supposed to help Lina with extra Winterheart magic lessons, but when he joins the trip, his tricks start causing trouble. Lina must keep her magic hidden, protect the field trip from turning into a frosty disaster, and figure out how to handle a cousin who will not chill out.
On Thin Ice is a fun early chapter book about friendship, school adventures, winter magic, and staying cool when things do not go according to plan.
6-8 Years
95 Pages
Princess Lina has a life that seems perfectly magical. She lives high up in a massive palace in the clouds, and everyone in her family can control the wind and weather. On a good day, she can even fly! Lina loves turning her bedroom into a real snow globe and riding wind gusts around the sky. But there is just one thing she really wants to do. She wants to go to a regular, non-magical school on the ground with her best friend Claudia. Before she can pack her backpack, she has to make a huge promise to keep her icy family secret completely under wraps. Her grandfather is trying to teach her how to control her powers, but hiding who you really are is harder than it looks. Jump into this frosty adventure to see if Lina can survive regular school without accidentally turning the whole classroom into a giant popsicle!
6-8 Years
128 Pages
