Firstborn — Karen King

Firstborn is an exciting fantasy adventure about two children, Myden (a tough, 'street-wise' but loyal orphan boy) and Tsela (the cosseted but gutsy daughter of a Lord) from Cryenia. When a powerful enemy, the Isleck, kidnap the firstborn children of Cryenia, Myden and Tsela are amongst them. The Isleck are intent on stealing the special powers of the Cryenian Firstborn and using them to take over the world.



Myden and Tsela are rescued by the dragon, Bork, who tells them that the Golden Dragon is the only one who can defeat the Isleck so the two children join him on a dangerous quest to find this creature. They face many dangers together.



Then Myden is recaptured by the Isleck, leaving Tsela and Bork to complete the treacherous journey alone. Myden, meanwhile, is taken to Dajall where he has to try and outwit the Shalram, the Isleck's evil leader.



Later,Tsela is recaptured too and the children find themselves immersed in a battle that threatens to destroy them and their world.



A gripping adventure story of just over 50,000 words for children over 9 years.