Calamadoro

By Baldwin Saer

Calamadoro is a whimsical and philosophical children's chapter book that follows a young boy named Quibly Robertson who discovers a mysterious door in the middle of a foggy forest. Upon stepping through, he enters the fantastical world of Calamadoro-a place where the laws of reality are uncertain and anything is possible.

In this strange land, Quibly meets a host of curious creatures like Wilfred the talking manatode, Juniper and Winter the cockamadoos, the philosophical wompdillys, and Isabella the healing zipher. Each encounter challenges his understanding of freedom, fate, identity, and control. The characters question whether they are truly free or just parts of a story written by someone else.

Throughout his journey, Quibly learns about self-determination and faces trials that test his bravery and belief in himself. From being swallowed by mud, to nearly drowning, to surviving a savage beast, Quibly's trials reflect his inner quest for identity and purpose.

At the climax, he confronts the Author of the story atop a snow-covered mountain and realizes that the journey was never about escape-it was about discovering who he truly is. In a powerful act of self-agency, Quibly chooses to "write his own story" by running off the edge of the page, symbolizing his emergence as the author of his own life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FFVV5SRT
• ISBN13: 9798999327802
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Baldwin Saer
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6