Lionborn

By: Sharique Zea

Narrated by: Ciaran Saward

A Boy with Hidden Power. 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.

©2025 Sharique Zea (P)2025 Sharique Zea

Critic reviews

“…this fantasy tale delivers fresh magic and emotional depth.” – Kirkus Reviews