The Shamer's Daughter — Lene Kaaberbol

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!

“ . . . in good standing alongside Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia.” -- Booklist

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.

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.

The Shamer's Daughter is the first unforgettable middle grade fantasy in the best-selling Shamer Chronicles series, which has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide!