Prince Etcheon and Secret of the Ancient

When Granna Fela dies, seventeen-year-old Etcheon learns he is no ordinary villager but the hidden heir to a conquered kingdom. Guided by the mysterious Tarainisafari and trained by a legion of extraordinary animals, he grows into his birthright—and a power he never knew he carried. Armed with a time-traveling astrolabe and the courage of twenty-one young warriors, Etcheon must confront King Yiltor and the sorcerer Ancitel to rescue his parents and restore his people. A clean, wholesome fantasy of destiny, sacrifice, and the triumph of goodness.

• A hidden prince, a legion of enchanted animals, and a time-traveling astrolabe—clean fantasy the whole family can share.
• Harry-Potter-style magic without the objectionable content: purity, sacrifice, and good triumphing over evil.
• An orphan discovers he's royalty AND a wizard—and only he can save his people.
• Trained by a talking eagle, panther, horse, owl, and a two-headed lamb, one boy becomes the most powerful wizard ever born.

“In this new life, you must listen to the voice that speaks from within you. There is nothing more I can tell you, only this: In every moment, trust yourself.”

Perfect for a young teen (or parent reading aloud) who loves clean, magic-filled quest fantasy with talking animals, an orphaned hero, and a clear triumph of good over evil.