Casander Darkbloom has no memory, lives outside a curiosity shop, and experiences random surges of uncontrollable energy. When he inexplicably brings a stuffed raven to life, he unravels a strange and thrilling magical world. Cas is prophesized to defeat the malevolent Master of All. But first, he must learn to master his magical abilities. 9+ The first in an extraordinary middle-grade fantasy series for fans of 'Harry Potter' and 'The School for Good and Evil'.