Not the Heir: 1 (Silverkeep)

WINNER OF A FIRST PLACE PURPLE DRAGONFLY AWARD IN YOUTH AUTHOR FICTION 2021FEATURED ON KATIE COURICS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS DECEMBER 2020A jealous prince. A legendary key. An enchanted forest.In the kingdom of Silverkeep seventeen-year-old Basil Avington is accustomed to his opulent life as a prince. That is until the kings unforeseen death. Now the future is approaching sooner than Basil thought. His twin-eldest by seven minutes-has stolen his first love his dignity and soon will take the throne. Theres only one way for Basil to attain power: embarking on a perilous venture to find King Philips key which according to ancient lore bestows the kingdom upon its possessor. But its been lost for centuries.Armed with only a bejeweled sword and imaginative wit Basil is not prepared for whats to come. The magical forest of Golden Grove will pull him into a world of horse-legged satyrs a stunning nymph and the evil Ambrosia-a forest tyrant with baffling powers. His selfish hunt for the key will endanger his life but failure would lead to an unbearable existence second to his undeserving brother. Unfortunately the Silverkeep throne seats one.