A thrilling middle-grade fantasy with heart, magic, and mystery (ages 10+) A Boy with Hidden Power. An Evil Sorcerer. Three Daring Trials to Test His Courage. Fionn Hurley feels different. Worried his nightmares might be real, the twelve-year-old has visions where he encounters strange creatures and wakes up covered in mysterious marks that heal in a flash. But when a lion cub appears beside his reflection, the curious boy travels to a mystical land… and discovers he’s a Lionborn with powerful magic. Fionn is shocked to hear an evil sorcerer wants him to bring back a dark overlord. But after finding a clue to defeating the wicked enchanter, the brave young hero discovers three perilous trials stand between him and victory. With everyone out to get him, can Fionn embrace his abilities and save the people he loves? If you like friendships full of courage, jaw-dropping surprises, and worlds bursting with magic, then step into Lionborn and let the adventure roar! Praise for Lionborn: 'This rollercoaster of a quest story is a great next read for middle-grade fantasy lovers who have enjoyed Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and The Inheritance Cycle.' – The Children's Book Review 'A roaringly fantastic start to a spellbinding new fantasy adventure, brimming with peril and courage, with friendship and self-discovery, that is perfect for readers of 9+.' – Book Craic '...fascinating fantasy adventure...moves between school life in London and journeys through magical realms, with a lion cub, riddles, and hidden powers driving the story. Highly recommended.' – School Reading List 'The plotline of Lionborn offers magic and magical creatures, great for young fantasy readers.' – LoveReading4Kids 'A heartwarming story of self-discovery.' – Armadillo 'In one night I discovered a book that will stay with me for a long time [...] Fionn is a great character and he is the sort of character parents want their children to look up to. He is brave, loyal and someone you would want on your side. It doesn't matter what the author throws at him, he survived and came out stronger.' – BookBound 'The author cleverly weaves together the human world and the fantasy world with its enchanted forests, labyrinths and menacing beasts immersing readers in an environment where boundaries are highly permeable. With Fionn emerging as a hero as the book ends, we're left wondering what comes next.' – Red Reading Hub 'Lionborn is beautifully written; it is guaranteed to grip readers and leave them wanting more.' – Bonkers About Books 'This rollercoaster of a quest story is a great next read for middle-grade fantasy lovers who have enjoyed Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and The Inheritance Cycle.' —The Children's Book Review 'A roaringly fantastic start to a spellbinding new fantasy adventure, brimming with peril and courage, with friendship and self-discovery, that is perfect for readers of 9+.' —Book Craic '...fascinating fantasy adventure...moves between school life in London and journeys through magical realms, with a lion cub, riddles, and hidden powers driving the story. Highly recommended.' —School Reading List 'The plotline of Lionborn offers magic and magical creatures, great for young fantasy readers.' —LoveReading4Kids 'A heartwarming story of self-discovery.' —Armadillo 'In one night I discovered a book that will stay with me for a long time [...] Fionn is a great character and he is the sort of character parents want their children to look up to. He is brave, loyal and someone you would want on your side. It doesn't matter what the author throws at him, he survived and came out stronger.' —BookBound 'The author cleverly weaves together the human world and the fantasy world with its enchanted forests, labyrinths and menacing beasts immersing readers in an environment where boundaries are highly permeable. With Fionn emerging as a hero as the book ends, we're left wondering what comes next.' —Red Reading Hub 'Lionborn is beautifully written; it is guaranteed to grip readers and leave them wanting more.' —Bonkers About Books