Children’s Books
Nine-year-old Veva hopes to find a friend. When she sees a sad mouse-princess blow the seeds off a wishing flower, Veva decides to be the princess’s best friend and writes the mouse a letter.
Mouse Princes Iza does not want to be friends but will answer questions about her underground kingdom in exchange for chocolate. Veva and Mouse Princess Iza begin to make trades when trouble stirs in the underground mice world.
On a blustery and wet May day in Chicago, Dessi and Ky get transported to a tropical island where wicked pirates have turned the islanders into birds.
Now it’s up to them to work together, defeat the pirates, locate a treasure, and find their way home again—with a little help from a magical crayon.
“Fans of the Magic Treehouse have found their next grand adventure, this one in even bigger proportions…Parents will appreciate the beautiful values on display such as apologizing, uplifting different creative ideas, and controlling one’s outlook in less-than-ideal situations. What a fun ride!”
— Hope Bolinger, author of 25+ books, including The Cassandra Curse
“Dessi and Ky Go Poof reminded me of a Magic Tree House adventure intertwined with the magic of Harold and the Purple Crayon. Yamnitz brought in elements kids this age love—pirates, dinosaurs, and sports—and a family dynamic kids understand. References to Mexican foods and traditions makes the story appealing for a diverse audience of readers. I enjoyed this fun story.
— Lori Z. Scott, bestselling author of the Meghan Rose series
“Dessi and Ky Go Poof sweeps readers into a fun, fantastical, and light-hearted swashbuckler. Candice Yamnitz obviously knows and loves her readers well and offers them a safe passage into adventure!
— Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Tree Street Kids series
Teen Books
Releases March 14th, 2024
For fans of Throne of Glass, Wishtress, and Disney’s Encanto.
Seventeen-year-old assassin Cottia is desperate to leave behind the work she’s been forced into.
Her lord offers freedom in exchange for one last hit. The assignment is to start a war by killing a target during the Giddelian prince’s betrothal selection ceremony.
When the prince uncovers her identity, he offers her a new opportunity. Will his invitation grant her freedom from the notorious underlord?
Around Agatha Sea, princesses are poised, magically gifted, and betrothed.
So, when seventeen-year-old Princess Beatriz still fails to secure a betrothal, her parents hold a ball. Forming an alliance could mean the difference between peace and war, but Beatriz doesn’t want just any suitor. She’s in love with her best friend, Prince Lux. Marrying Prince Lux will always be a silly dream as long as she has no magical gift.
Princess Beatriz will do whatever it takes to obtain a touch of magic, including making a deadly oath to go on a quest to Valle de Los Fantasmas. A valley where no one comes out alive.
If she can manage to succeed, Princess Beatriz could have everything she desires and secure peace for her kingdom. If she fails, she’ll lose not only her greatest dream but also her kingdom, and maybe even her own life.
“A fun read for readers who like their fantasy mixed with a bit of romance.” -Kirkus
“A definite read for fans of fantasy.” -Morgan L. Busse, author of the Ravenwood Saga and Skyworld series