The Black Knight: (Hamland Chronicles Book 1)

by Stacy Fuerstenberg, Karmen Fuerstenberg

Overview

Book 1: The Black Knight

A tiny hero with a huge heart... and an even bigger destiny.

Cleo is a black bear hamster with one big dream: to become a knight of Hamland. But when she stumbles upon a mysterious sign in the forest, everything changes. Alongside her pet cricket Snapper and a crew of loyal friends—each with their own quirks and courage—Cleo steps into a world of sword training, secret missions, and whispers of an ancient prophecy.

But Hamland is in danger. And Cleo might be the only one brave (and small) enough to do something about it.

The Black Knight is the magical first installment in The Hamland Chronicles—a whimsical, heartwarming chapter book series about friendship, bravery, and believing that even the smallest voices can make the biggest difference.

��️ Perfect for ages 7–11, animal lovers, and fans of Redwall, Mouseheart, or The Tale of Despereaux.

Six young heroes. One ancient prophecy. A kingdom worth fighting for.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184414263
Publisher:	Stacy Fuerstenberg
Publication date:	04/22/2025
Series:	Hamland Chronicles , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

About the Authors
Stacy Fuerstenberg & Karmen Fuerstenberg

The story of The Hamland Chronicles began years ago—on cozy afternoons and quiet evenings when a mother and daughter would dream up grand adventures for their beloved hamsters. What started as bedtime stories and scribbled notes soon became something more: a shared world of knights, kingdoms, and courage.

Stacy Fuerstenberg is a writer, integrative wellness expert, and mom of three girls. Her love for storytelling was reignited through Karmen’s imagination and the charming escapades of their real-life pets. She believes some of the best stories come from the heart—and from listening closely to the dreams of a child.

Karmen Fuerstenberg was just a young girl when she first created Cleo, the brave little hamster who longed to be a knight. Her creativity and love for animals breathed life into the characters, and her storytelling spirit has only grown since then. Karmen is now a young adult, but she still carries the same sense of wonder that first brought Hamland to life.

Together, Stacy and Karmen have turned their cherished memories into a whimsical series for young readers—reminding us all that imagination knows no age, and that even the smallest heroes can change the world.