The Scarecrow and his Servant Bloomsbury Raven BIRTH OF A DYNASTY is

BIRTH OF A DYNASTY is the start of a thrilling epic fantasy trilogy centered around three families’ fight for power in Ahkebulin

I doubt I���ll read a better book this year' ��� Chris Whitaker

The pacing is taut

THE WILD HAS BEGUN TO RISE

''Gripped doesn't even come close

The Scarecrow and his Servant Bloomsbury Raven BIRTH OF A DYNASTY isA wonderful new tale of two friends: a scarecrow made of straw and turnip, and his servant, a clever little boy named Jack. Their journey of discovery takes them into hilarious situations and terrifying dangers, but Jack's common sense always saves the day. This fantastic story of friendship and love is the first book for younger readers from Philip Pullman since I Was A Rat, and his first full length book since The Amber Spyglass.