The Raven Heir

By Stephanie Burgis

Book #1 in the Raven Heir series

A shapeshifter must uncover family secrets to save her siblings from a deadly throne claim.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 881 ratings

224 pages· 48,905 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In an enchanted forest, Cordelia, a young shapeshifter, lives with her triplet siblings and sorceress mother, hidden from a war-torn kingdom. When her brother is named heir to the Raven Throne, danger looms. Captured and desperate, Cordelia must harness her powers to protect her siblings and unravel the mystery of the true heir. Can she save her family before it's too late?

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of Robert Beatty and Shannon Hale comes a magical new middle grade fantasy series about a young shapeshifter trying to save her family. Deep within an enchanted forest lies a castle where a set of triplets and their sorceress mother have lived for years–safe from the decades-long war for the Raven Throne that rages in the kingdom. Cordelia, one of the triplets, has the power to become any animal with just a thought, and she yearns to discover more about the world outside her castle. But one day, the world comes to her, when the eldest of the triplets becomes the newest heir to the throne. Knowing that being named heir means certain death, Cordelia’s mother hid the truth about which child is the eldest when she hid them in the forest. When her family is captured, it’s up to Cordelia to use her powers to keep her siblings hidden and discover the truth about the Raven Heir–before it’s too late. From the author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart comes a thrilling new fantasy full of magic, adventure, and the power of family. Acclaim for The Dragon with a Chocolate HeartA Kids’ Indie Next List PickAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthA Mighty Girl Best Book of the YearA Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the YearA VOYA Top Shelf Pick

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