Cover Reveal of Lionborn by Sharique Zea, presented by The Children’s Book Review.
When nightmares become real and destiny calls, a new hero is born…
We’re thrilled to unveil the stunning cover for LIONBORN, an action-packed middle-grade fantasy that will captivate young readers and fantasy lovers alike!
LIONBORN is the first book in an exciting new middle-grade fantasy series that combines sharp-toothed adventure with emotional depth.
Cover Reveal
What Critics Are Saying
“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
Perfect For Readers Who Love:
- Spellbinding world-building
- Mysterious magical worlds
- Coming-of-age adventures
- Friendship and courage
- Plot twists that astonish
About the Book
Publisher’s Book Summary: Mysterious dreams, quirky friends, and monsters at school. When this timid boy visits another world, can he accept his destined path?
Fionn Hurley feels different. Worried his nightmares might be real, the confused twelve-year-old suffers visions where he battles terrifying beasts and wakes up covered in fast-healing wounds. But when a lion cub appears beside his reflection, the curious boy travels to a mystical land… and finds enemies plotting his death.
Learning he’s inherited powerful magical gifts, Fionn is shocked to hear a crazed sorcerer wants his blood to resurrect a demon. But after finding a clue to defeating the wicked enchanter, the brave young hero discovers three deadly trials stand between him and survival.
With everyone out to get him, can Fionn embrace his abilities and save the people he loves?
Lionborn is the action-packed first book in the Lionborn middle-grade fantasy series. If you like interesting friendships, plot twists that astonish, and spellbinding world-building, then you’ll adore Sharique Zea’s sharp-toothed adventure.
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About the Author
Sharique Zea was born in the city of Ranchi, Eastern India, into a family of readers who nurtured his love of stories from an early age. His father a headmaster and his mother a college professor, he grew up regularly visiting his local library where his imagination soared from his cosy reading corner into the magical worlds created by C.S. Lewis, Philip Pullman, Madeleine L’Engle, and J.R.R. Tolkien.
Educated in his home city, Sharique achieved a Bachelor of Commerce degree at St. Xavier’s College and an Executive MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, one of India’s top management institutions. Now based in London, Sharique spends his days crunching numbers as a Chartered Accountant, but his heart belongs to the magic of words, spending his free time following his lifelong passion for fantasy.
For more information, visit https://www.shariquezea.com/
