Acclaimed author of The Warrior Heir, Cinda Williams Chima delivers this riveting sequel-a VOYA Perfect 10 and a New York Public Library 2008 Book for the Young Age. Booted from one distinctive school to another since his foster mom’s death three years ago, 16-yearold Seph McCauley understands he’s different. But he doesn’t understand why he can summon menacing ravens, freeze summertime ponds, and torch all he details. And then Seph makes the mistake of trusting his brand-new headmaster. If you want Harry Potter, you’ll love Seph McCauley. ‘Chima uses her pencil just like a wand and crafts a wonderfully wealthy web of magic.’-VOYA