Ravenfall
Kalyn Josephson
📚 Genre
Middle Grade Urban Fantasy / Paranormal Mystery
🏢 Publisher
Delacorte Press / Penguin Random House
📅 Publication Year
2022
🔢 ISBN
978-0593483589
About This Book
Anna Bloom inherits a role at Ravenfall, a magical inn at the crossroads between the mundane world and the supernatural Otherworld. When Colin Campbell arrives searching for his missing brother, he and Anna must navigate the inn's shifting puzzles and a looming dark threat. The cover features a whimsical, spooky illustration of a tall Victorian-style house surrounded by autumn trees, ravens, and wispy spirits, with a boy and girl standing in front of it.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
288 pages
Edition
First Edition (Trade Paperback)
Series
Ravenfall Series, Book 1
Target Audience
Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The cover shows minor shelf wear at the corners and edges, common for a softcover book. The spine is not visible but the front cover appears flat without significant creasing.
Estimated Value
$8-$12
Rarity
Common. This is a recent mass-market publication widely available in retail stores and libraries.
Historical Significance
A notable contemporary middle-grade fantasy that incorporates Jewish folklore and themes of anxiety and neurodivergence into a magical setting.
Collector Notes
Since this is a standard paperback edition, its collectibility is limited. A hardcover first printing or a copy signed by Josephson would hold more value. To preserve, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent cover fading and store upright to avoid spine warping.
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Notable Features
Features a tag line: 'Strange things always find their way inn.' Includes atmosphere-enhancing illustrations and a focus on Jewish folklore/mythology.