We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Thief of Farrowfell by Ravena Guron, the first book in this series.
- The Beast of Farrowfell (book 2) published May 2024.
- The Battle of Farrowfell (book 3) publishes 8 May 2025.
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- Category : Fantasy
- Publisher : Faber & Faber; Main edition (4 May 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0571371175
- ISBN-13 : 978-0571371174
- Reading age : 9 – 12 years
Welcome to a fantasy world where edible magic is the hottest commodity, traded between those who can pay or – in the case of Jude Ripon, the youngest thief in Farrowfell – those who can steal it!
Twelve-year-old Jude Ripon has never been taken seriously by her family of magic-stealing masterminds. To them, she’s just the youngest, only good for keeping watch while they carry out daring heists.
Desperate to prove her worth, Jude decides to steal valuable magic from the fanciest house in town . . .
But Jude’s stolen prize was protected by a curse which threatens to wreak havoc on the family business.
While attempting to untangle the mess she’s made (and wondering why anyone would want to curse an honest thief trying to earn a living), Jude discovers just how far her family will go to stay at the top of the criminal world.
Suddenly, her quest to become a true Ripon isn’t straightforward any more . . .
The Thief of Farrowfell Review
The Thief of Farrowfell is an interesting children’s novel about a world where edible magic is made and traded on the black magic.
The main character Jude Ripon is desperate to feel included in her family and become a true Ripon. At only 12 she is often neglected by her mother and looked down on as only a child. Jude feels left out and feels inadequate compared to her elder sister, a family favourite.
Living in one large home Jude discovers that stealing magic can have dire consequences but discovering her family’s secret is the hardest pill to swallow.
I enjoyed the characters in the book and the magical elements of this story. Jude is brave and determined. She also can see the goodness in others even when amongst negativity.
A great read.
About the Author
A born and bred Londoner, Ravena writes MG and YA, usually featuring antiheroines or snarky narrators. She is a lawyer with a degree in biochemistry, and hopes to use the knowledge gained from her experiences to plot her books, whether that’s wild MG fantasy adventures, or twisty YA murder-mysteries.
Books in the Series
Book 1: The Thief of Farrowfell (published May 2023)
Book 2: The Beast of Farrowfell (published May 2024)
Book 3: The Battle of Farrowfell (paperback publishes 8 May 2025)