The Shamer'S Daughter: Book 1 Av Lene Kaaberbol

<b>Step into a world of magic, mythology, mystery, and dragons in this thrilling fantasy book for kids ages 10-14—the first in a series!</b><br><b> </b><br><b>“ . . . in good standing alongside Philip Pullman's <i>His Dark Materials</i> trilogy and C. S. Lewis' <i>The Chronicles of Narnia</i>.” —<i>Booklist</i></b><br><br>Dina has unwillingly inherited her mother’s gift: the ability to elicit shamed confessions simply by looking into someone’s eyes. To Dina, however, these powers are not a gift but a curse. Surrounded by fear and hostility, she longs for simple friendship.<br><br>But when her mother is called to Dunark Castle to uncover the truth about a bloody triple murder, Dina must come to terms with her power—or let her mother fall prey to the vicious and revolting dragons of Dunark.<br><br><i>The Shamer’s Daughter</i> is the first unforgettable middle grade fantasy in the best-selling Shamer Chronicles series, which has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide!