Shamer's Daughter

By Lauren

In her book “The Shamer’s Daughter,” Lene Kaaberbol captivates the reader through the action and excitement in this thrilling tale. In this first book of “The Shamer Chronicles,” Dina Tonerre is called by a mysterious man to come to her mother after she leaves for the Dunark Castle. Through helping her mother and uncovering a disturbing mystery on the murder of three of the royal family, Dina learns the true meaning of family and realizes the good of being a shamer. Kaaberbol’s thrilling book will make it hard for even the least avid reader to put down.

Reviewed by Molly, 8th Grade

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