Lionborn

A Boy with Hidden Powers. An Evil Sorcerer. Three Daring Trials to Test His Courage.

Twelve-year-old Fionn Hurley has never felt like he truly belongs, and the strange dreams that follow him leave him with more questions than answers.

Everything changes when a lion cub appears beside his reflection and draws him into a hidden world where imagination and reality meet, and where the truth about him has been waiting all along.

Fionn discovers he is Lionborn, magically bonded to a lion cub only he can see. That bond gives him extraordinary power, but it also makes him a target.

An evil sorcerer wants to use Fionn's magic to awaken a threat capable of tearing worlds apart. To protect the people he loves and uncover who he really is, Fionn must face three daring trials that test his bravery, loyalty, and heart.

Spanning three vivid worlds filled with wonder, danger, and moments of surprising humour, Lionborn is a fast-paced middle-grade quest with an emotional core, rooted in courage, friendship, and the steady transformation from uncertainty to confidence.

Perfect for readers ages 10 and up, and for parents and educators seeking an adventurous story with depth and meaning.

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

'...this fantasy tale delivers fresh magic and emotional depth.' – Kirkus Reviews

'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