Ben Baldwin

In a dark and ruthless world, a cruel Minister reigns supreme over a terrified population. When twenty magically gifted children are born in a single year, the ruthless leader immediately demands they be sent to a bleak tower to have their powers painfully drained away. Nineteen are successfully captured, but one tiny child tragically dies before being taken. Thrown onto a rubbish heap and completely forgotten, the dead baby suddenly does the impossible: she wakes up. Witnessing this incredible miracle, a weary junk man and a formidable egg woman quickly vow to hide the fiercely magical girl from the terrifying Minister. You will follow this beautifully resilient, unlicensed magician as she grows up hidden in plain sight, secretly harnessing an extraordinary, unpredictable power. Prepare for a breathtaking tale of intense survival, deep courage, and wild magic. You will discover how even the smallest spark of defiance can rise from the ashes to challenge an entire cruel empire.