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James Riley
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James Riley

2 Books
James Riley is the bestselling author of several popular middle-grade fantasy series, including the Half Upon a Time trilogy, Story Thieves, and The Revenge of Magic. His fast-paced novels frequently blend fairy tales, magic, and real-world elements, taking young readers on thrilling, meta-fictional adventures. Riley is celebrated for his clever world-building and engaging characters that blur the lines between reality and the written word.

Books in "Half Upon a Time"

Step into a fractured world where your favorite fairy tales get a hilarious and thrilling twist. Jack is the son of the infamous Jack who climbed the beanstalk, and he is desperate to restore his family's ruined reputation. His big chance for heroism finally arrives when a mysterious girl named May suddenly crashes into his world. But May is not a princess in distress. She is from our modern world, and she is completely bewildered to find herself surrounded by giants, magic, and overly dramatic knights. Together, Jack and May must embark on a massive quest filled with unexpected surprises and constant danger. You will join them as they face off against wicked fairy godmothers, battle giant challenges, and navigate a few treacherous beanstalks along the way. This complete boxed set brings together all three books in the epic trilogy, letting you experience every laugh, twist, and magical rescue from the very beginning to the final happily ever after.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 1168 Pages
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Jack is desperate to fix his family name. Ever since his father stole magic beans from a giant and vanished, everyone in the village expects Jack to act like a typical fairy tale hero and rescue a princess. Then, a girl named May literally falls out of the sky wearing a shirt that says Punk Princess. May comes from our modern world, denies being actual royalty, and absolutely refuses to believe in magic. Despite their differences, the two realize they need each other. A relentless huntsman is chasing May, and her grandmother has been kidnapped by someone who sounds suspiciously like the Wicked Queen. Together, Jack and May launch into a wild quest filled with broken magic mirrors, dangerous villains, and hilarious twists on the stories you thought you knew. You will laugh out loud as they tumble through this completely fractured fairy tale world to uncover the truth and save the day.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 432 Pages
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