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Synopsis
NY Times Bestselling Author E.G. Foley brews up a magical potion for fantasy readers of all ages! Take a dash of Harry Potter and a splash of Oliver Twist, add a pinch of steampunk and a sprinkle of Victorian fairy lore, and what do you get? The Gryphon Chronicles! A rollicking fantasy adventure series that's as much fun for grownups as it is for kids. The Pickpocket Who Inherited a Goldmine After his harsh beginnings as a rough-and-tumble orphan on the streets of London, Jake Everton, the boy Earl of Griffon, takes his rightful place as the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers - his personal quest, to follow in his slain parents' footsteps as a Lightrider in the age-old battle of good versus evil. In the fantastical nooks and crannies of the Victorian Age, Jake and his friends (including his pet Gryphon!) find no shortage of adventure - righting magic-related wrongs, solving supernatural mysteries, and exploring wondrous new worlds. A Dark Presence Something wicked stalks a quaint town in the misty mountains of Wales, attacking humans and magic folk alike. Jake and his friends must get to the bottom of it - and in the land of deep, dwarven mines, the bottom can be very dark, indeed. (270 pages / 92,623 words)
Tags
Is The Dark Portal appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A magical Victorian-era adventure with supernatural mysteries and mild fantasy violence. Jake and friends battle dark forces threatening both humans and magical beings, with themes of good versus evil and found family.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, abandonment, and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids who love Harry Potter will enjoy following orphan-turned-earl Jake and his pet gryphon as they solve magical mysteries and fight evil in Victorian England.