“Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . .” 

–Jen McConnel, School Library Journal

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Giant Trouble: The Mystery of the Magic Beans is available in hardcover with jacket, ebook, and paperback.
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About GIANT TROUBLE: The Mystery of the Magic Beans

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For ages 9 to 12

For fans of funny giant stories, like Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine, or Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk by Liesl Shurtliff. Readers of Home Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein and New From Here by Kelly Yang will enjoy this tale about welcoming newcomers.

Could You Stick Up For a Giant?

When the beloved Mr. Giant keels over in the Royal Marigold Restaurant, it’s a recipe for trouble for eleven-year-old Prince William of Marigold!
 

Find the cure for Mr. Giant’s mysterious sleeping sickness and cook up a plan to prevent a War on Giants? Phew!

Years ago, his family was warmly welcomed by the Seven Kingdoms.
Suddenly, it’s William’s job to remind everyone how to make friends!?

comic strip Mr. Giant's funeral
The comic strip that caused all the trouble . . .

Fee, Fie, Foe, FUN!

“Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . .” –Jen McConnel, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

For ages 9 to 12. Whether it’s speaking up at a feast, reading a map, taking a test in a strange kingdom, or standing up for your friends, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales are about finding the magic in life.

All the ingredients for a full-scale fairy tale fiasco!

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meet the giants graphic with speech bubbles
the Seven Kingdoms guesses why the giants are here
William could help out with a comic and explain the whole thing
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What Readers Are Saying

“I love all the rich details like the Blackflies, the goldfish in the moat, the sluices carrying the desserts . . .”
–Karin Lefranc
author, I WANT TO EAT YOUR BOOKS
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“Kids will love every quirky thing about it!”
–Kristi Wientge
author, KARMA KHULLAR’S MUSTACHE​
“I love the premise of hiding in plain sight. The concept that a kid could go through childhood – and life – without feeling they are being heard or seen is such an important topic . . . I know a lot of kids will be drawn to this!”
–Halli Gomez
contributing author, BRAVE NEW GIRLS: TALES OF HEROINES WHO HACK
“Emotionally engaging. I feel much sympathy for [the nameless princess], yet at the same time her parents and all their inadequacies are so endearing.”
–Michelle Leonard
contributing author, BRAVE NEW GIRLS: STORIES OF GIRLS WHO SCIENCE AND SCHEME, Young Adult (Sci-Fi Anthology for ages 12+)

eBook coming March 26, 2024!

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Paperback and hardcover coming May 14, 2024!

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