Author Profile
Daniel Nayeri
4 Books
Daniel Nayeri is an Iranian American writer whose books often mix humor, myth, memory, adventure, and big questions about family and belonging. His award-winning memoir for young readers, Everything Sad Is Untrue, tells the story of his childhood as a refugee with the rhythm and wonder of an ancient tale. He has also written imaginative fiction for children and teens, including the Elixir Fixers books and the Another series, co-written with Dina Nayeri. Across his work, Nayeri is known for playful storytelling, surprising structure, and a deep respect for young readers’ intelligence and imagination.
Books in "The Elixir Fixers"
At the Juicy Gizzard potion shop, Sasha’s father sells magic potions with one tiny problem: they do not actually work. Sasha knows the shop needs a little real help, so when Ms. Kozlow the chocolate maker asks for a luck potion, Sasha starts paying close attention.
Ms. Kozlow may need luck for a matchmaking appointment with Granny Yenta, but Sasha is not sure a bottle can fix a nervous heart. With her clever friend Puck beside her, Sasha must figure out what kind of magic really makes a day lucky.
This early chapter book mixes gentle mystery, silly potion-shop fun, and warm problem solving for readers who like short, magical adventures with a clever kid at the center.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
100 Pages
Sergeant Latouche looks like a brave knight, but the upcoming tournament has him worried. When he bursts into the Juicy Gizzard asking for a cure for courage, Sasha can tell this potion request is not as simple as it sounds.
Sasha’s father sells magic potions, even though the potions never quite work the way customers expect. That means Sasha and Puck have to use their heads instead. Can they help Latouche face the tournament without pretending fear does not exist?
This cheerful early chapter book blends knights, magic-shop mishaps, and a small mystery about what courage really means. Young readers who enjoy funny fantasy and clever problem solving will find an easy-to-follow adventure with heart.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
The Juicy Gizzard sells magic potions, but Sasha knows the truth: Papa’s potions do not work. Usually, that just means Sasha has to be extra clever. Then Vadim Gentry orders a potion of persuasion, and suddenly the shop itself is in danger.
When Vadim slips the potion into Papa’s drink and tells him to sell the shop, Sasha faces a tricky problem. If Papa refuses, Vadim may realize the potion is fake. If Papa agrees, the family could lose everything. Sasha and Puck must think fast before one greedy customer turns a pretend potion into a very real disaster.
This funny fantasy chapter book offers magic-shop chaos, a sneaky villain, and a clever young heroine solving problems under pressure.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
94 Pages
Basil Gentry comes to the Juicy Gizzard asking for a cordial cordial, and Sasha thinks she knows why. His spoiled sister, Sisal, is supposed to meet a boarding school headmistress, but Sisal seems much more interested in throwing a party for her horse.
Since Papa’s magic potions do not truly work, Sasha and Puck must find another way to help. Making someone friendly for a whole day may take more than a bottle from the shop. It may take patience, quick thinking, and a better understanding of what Sisal really needs.
Light, funny, and easy to follow, this early chapter book adds friendship trouble, horse-party silliness, and gentle problem solving to the magical world of the Elixir Fixers.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
96 Pages
