Rowan of the Bukshah

Rowan of the Bukshah is a fantasy novel written by Emily Rodda. It is the fifth and last book in the Rowan of Rin series.

Book description
"Four must make their sacrifice.  In the realm twixt fire and ice . ..

The quest unites both life and death." 

The wise woman Sheba's ominous words haunt Rowan. The bitter winter has lasted far too long and won't loosen its deadly hold on the land. As food stores dwindle, the people of Rin flee to the warmer coast.

Characters

 * Rowan
 * Shaaran
 * Norris
 * Zeel
 * Lann
 * Bronden
 * Allun
 * Marlie
 * Jonn
 * Jiller
 * Annad
 * Sheba

Chapter Names

 * 1) "It is a curse!"
 * 2) The Decision
 * 3) Sheba
 * 4) One to Dream
 * 5) Shocks
 * 6) Grim Discoveries
 * 7) Night Terrors
 * 8) Facing the Truth
 * 9) The Carved Chest
 * 10) Four Souls
 * 11) The Blind are Wise
 * 12) The Well
 * 13) The Climb
 * 14) The Cave
 * 15) Shadows
 * 16) The Grove
 * 17) Foul Makes a Fair
 * 18) Before Dawn
 * 19) Decisions
 * 20) Earthbound Thunder
 * 21) The Stairway
 * 22) The Hunger
 * 23) Life and Death
 * 24) Meetings

Trivia

 * The book is titled Rowan and the Ice Creepers in some countries, including the U.S.