Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest

Lyra. Lucy. Percy. Once in a generation, a hero emerges whose story enthralls readers worldwide.

Fireborn is an epic quest, perfect for fans of the His Dark Materials and The School for Good and Evil series, that will spin readers into a magical world like no other—and introduce them to an unforgettable new heroine named Twelve.

Twelve has given up her name to train in the art of fighting monsters, and she won’t choose a new one until she has earned it. But when her friend is taken, Twelve sets off on a dangerous journey to rescue her. Teaming up with Dog, the stone Guardian of the Hunting Lodge, Twelve embarks on a epic adventure that will change her life, her name – and her entire world.

Praise

“Fireborn is the best kind of children’s fantasy story, thrilling and imaginative while packing an emotional punch. It’s sure to have young readers clamoring for more!” —BB Alston, New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers

“The perfect balance of high adventure, breathless action and eerie wonder.” —Jonathan Stroud, New York Times bestselling author of the Bartimaeus Sequence

“A monster-filled adventure set in a wildly imaginative frozen world, with axe-wielding action scenes that’ll make your heart race! I couldn’t put it down.” —Annabel Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

“In a word: phenomenal. FIREBORN is vivid, daring, and epic in every sense. It’s impossible to read this book and not hold your breath.’ —Carlie Sarosiak, author of I, Cosmo

“Epic, sweeping and full of heart – FIREBORN is truly something special. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!” —Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear

“Fireborn is a fantastic debut, deftly told with skill and originality. A richly-imagined story, bursting with thrilling magic, terrifying monsters and an epic adventure that leaves you wanting more.” —Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island

“An action-packed, roller coaster of a ride, with tones of twists and surprises…nail bitingly tense.” —Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun

“I absolutely loved it. Such a cinematic journey in both the literal and emotional sense! Right away it had the feeling of something that’s going to be huge, and the world Aisling has created is so rich and engaging – I want to see it as a graphic novel or something because I could already see Twelve and her adventures so clearly. The journey described is visceral and real, a treat and a torment for the senses as Twelve journeys on. The way Twelve (and Seven!) discovered magic, and the twists that were slowly unlocked made this story one I kept on thinking about even when I wasn’t holding the book in my hands. I lost my mind when we learned the truth about Victory, I adored Dog (and Widge!), and I cannot wait to read what happens next to Phoenix and her friends!” —LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency

“Loved this whirlwind adventure from Aisling Fowler! Imagine The Hunger Games but with magic and written for kids. A brilliant MG novel weaving fantasy, friendship, heartbreak and hope together really superbly. I have pledged my heart to Fireborn.” —Cerrie Burnell, author of Harper and the Sea of Secrets

“An utterly compelling and wildly imaginative adventure! I loved it!” —Tamzin Merchant, author of The Hatmakers

“Fireborn is an exciting adventure that will make you want to set off on your own epic journey to battle mythical monsters. With giant stone dogs, mysterious frozen forests, and mischievous fire spirits, readers will be captivated from page one.” —Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain

“Monster-hunting at its finest, from a superb new voice in children’s fiction.” —Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars

“Fireborn swept me away to a rich, vibrant world filled with bold characters and enthralling monsters. A fantastic debut.” —Joseph Elliott, author of The Good Hawk

“This book should come with a CANNOT BE PUT DOWN warning. Children are going to fall in love with this heart-stopping adventure, and I was with Twelve and Dog every thrilling step of the way.” —Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar

“A thrilling adventure with a ferocious heroine and spine-tingling monsters. It had me reading late into the night.” —Francesca Gibbons, author of A Clock of Stars

“Astounding. An incredibly accomplished fantasy that’s not afraid of the dark side.” —Nicola Skinner, author of Starboard

“Scorching . . . Gripping and immersive…” —New Statesman

“This remarkable debut pulsates with energy and drama…” —Daily Mail, Best Children’s Books of the Year

“A gripping tale, packed with twisty reveals, spectacularly sinister creatures, elaborate backstories, and surprising humor to lighten the story. This tale of fighting and forgiveness, of revenge and adventure, is a beautiful reminder that there is always time to become the person you truly want to be.” —Booklist