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Apr 30, 2016JCLChrisK rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
How can I tell you're not a cannibal zombie raven? You laugh at my riddle of greeting. If you're not amused, then you ate the flesh of your human amicus in a greedy quest for extra life and power to become a miserable valraven, and you've likely emerged from the netherworld kingdom of Aviopolis to do the bidding of the evil half-human, half-valraven Corax. He seeks the ancient magical artifact known as the torc to become even more powerful. Corax also happens to be the uncle of Gabriel Finley, a 12-year-old boy with an affinity for riddles and ravens whose missing father happens to have hidden the torc. Gabriel lives in New York City with his Aunt while they wait for his father's return. As he gradually discovers his family's hidden history, he learns that birds can talk, magic is very real, and he has a very important role to play. This well-written fantasy has appealing characters and an unusual approach to magic with a deep backstory. Young readers should find it most enjoyable.