The Most Spectacular Traveling Box

In the midst of the Dust Bowl, magic arrives in a most unexpected form.

It's 1935 in Drycrop, Oklahoma, and Sophie Mae is struggling to survive alone after the loss of her beloved Grandma Hattie. With the Great Depression casting a shadow over the land, Sophie finds solace in an unexpected gift: a magical traveling box. This enchanted box transports her to Gardenia, the estate of her late great-aunt in Evenland, Minnesota—a place where magic thrives, and the impossible becomes reality.

In Gardenia, Sophie encounters a world where invisibility is common, a retired circus elephant named Mary Louise can talk, and a boy can fly. Under the guidance of the alchemist George the Great Cain, Sophie discovers that magic isn't just a fantasy—it's a lifeline. But as she delves deeper into this enchanting world, she begins to question the true intentions of the magician who brought her here.

The Most Spectacular Traveling Box is a captivating middle-grade historical fantasy that blends elements of magic, adventure, and self-discovery. With its richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions, this novel offers a heartwarming journey through a world where magic and reality intertwine.