LIONBORN

A Middle-Grade Fantasy Adventure of Courage, Friendship, and Belonging (ages 10+).

Some kids have nightmares. Twelve-year-old Fionn Hurley steps straight into his — and courage is the only way forward.
Fionn has never felt like he belongs — not at school, not in London, not anywhere. Then a lion cub appears beside his reflection, a creature only he can see, and pulls him into a hidden world where the truth about who he really is has been waiting all along.

Fionn is Lionborn. The bond with his cub gives him power he never knew he had — but it also makes him a target. An evil sorcerer wants that power to awaken something strong enough to tear worlds apart, and the only thing standing in his way is one twelve-year-old boy.

To protect the people he loves, Fionn must conquer three perilous trials that challenge his bravery, loyalty, and heart.

A fast-paced middle-grade fantasy adventure rooted in courage, friendship, and the steady transformation from uncertainty to confidence. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar, and the Amari series.

The first roar of an unforgettable new children’s fantasy series — one of those rare fantasy books that readers 10 and up race through in a single sitting.

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