The Lost Gate

In Orson Scott Card's The Lost Gate, the first installment of the Mithermages series, Danny North grapples with feeling different from his magical family, who can conjure various fantastical beings while he struggles to show any talent. Growing up in a secluded mountain home filled with relatives, Danny is burdened by strict rules and dark family secrets, particularly concerning a mysterious library written in an unknown language. As he navigates these challenges, the hidden truths about his family threaten to unravel everything he knows.