title: Raven
author: Beckman, Kay Hall
description: Raven is about a young girl whose father was seventh in line for the throne. He served the queen for many years and decided it was time for him to retire and move his family to the country. His three children loved their new Castle, especially the new friends they made there. Raven, being a curious child, explored the Castle from the top floors where she heard and saw strange things and noises to the depth of the basement where the prison cells were located and many more doors to investigate. She eventually wondered out beyond the castle to discover a garden. She looked through the potting room and noticed a picture. She heard noises and removed the picture to discover another girl her age being taught something from a book. Raven kept going back until she was caught watching them. She was invited to learn the healing potions that she felt could help her family. The book learning took her on an unusual adventure for the rest of her life.