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When a tragic accident takes the life of Raven Roth's foster mother, and Raven's memory, she moves to New Orleans to recover and finish her senior year of high school. Book #1
Quick Summary
Anyone who likes a blend of supernatural mystery and heartfelt teen drama will find a lot to love in this quick read. Raven, a teen with a mysterious past, loses her foster mother in a tragic accident and, after a bad case of amnesia, moves to New Orleans to start over and finish high school, where she discovers she has hidden powers and uncovers a secret that threatens her new home. The story balances lighthearted moments with genuine emotional weight think grief, friendship, and a dash of spooky intrigue making it a good fit for kids who enjoy stories about overcoming loss while still having fun. The writing is straightforward, making it a good bridge for readers moving from picture books to longer novels. It's a short, easy-to-follow book (about 7,000 words) with an AR level of 3.1, so even reluctant readers can power through it in a couple of sittings. The New Orleans setting gives the narrative a colorful, almost magical backdrop, and the way Raven relies on a small group of friends for support feels realistic and relatable. If you liked the mix of everyday life and otherworldly twists in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children but want something shorter and more accessible, this one's a great pick and it's the first in a series, so there's more to enjoy after you finish.