When 12-year-old orphans Ned and Ramona discover a set of magical stones that provide answers about the past, they get swept up in a dangerous battle between good and evil.

Aiding Ned and Ramona is a clan of remarkable animals with special talents. But working against them is the vengeful witch Zanami who wants to steal the stones for her own dark purposes. As the children unravel Carrick's corrupt past, Zanami conjures up terrifying sorcery in her obsessive quest for power. Ned and Ramona must learn to harness the magic of the stones and trust in their animal allies if they hope to defeat Zanami and restore order.

This thrilling middle-grade fantasy follows two brave friends as they encounter ancient legends, solve mysteries and fight to protect both the magical and human worlds from disruption. With relatable characters and non-stop adventure, it's a stirring tale of standing against evil when it threatens the greater good.

Ingenious Creatures is Becky Davies' debut novel. Becky is currently working on the sequel.