On a volcanic island where joy itself fuels ancient magic, four young friends-Starry the Unicorn, Princess Alina, Hanna the Mermaid, and Princess Mackenzlie-live together in a glittering castle where fun is more powerful than fear. Their laughter awakens two legendary wands, relics capable of shaping games, wonder, and light.
But joy has an enemy.
Dragonthorn, a lonely dragon bound to his hoarded gold, cannot stand the sound of happiness echoing across the island. One night, he steals the friends away one by one, scattering them across the ocean, forest, and desert in a desperate attempt to silence their fun forever.
What he doesn't expect is the strength of friendship.
From underwater escapes to forest rescues, desert dangers, glowing wands, and spells that freeze evil in its tracks, the four friends fight their way back to each other. Their bond becomes the island's greatest magic-one strong enough to turn dust into glitter, teleport them home, and even transform a hardened dragon's heart.
Mission Quest(R) Princess Wands is a warm, adventurous tale about courage, kindness, and the unstoppable power of joy. Filled with magic, friendship, and heart, this story reminds readers that fun is worth protecting-and that even the fiercest dragons can learn to shine.
EDITORIAL
Mission Quest(R) Princess Wands is a radiant, heart-centered adventure that celebrates the unstoppable magic of joy, friendship, and courage. Jonathan Iverson weaves a timeless tale where wonder is not merely imagined-it is earned, protected, and shared.
Set on an island "born of fire and sea," the story follows four unforgettable heroes-Starry the unicorn, Princess Alina, Hanna the mermaid, and Princess Mackenzlie-as they confront a dragon who fears the very thing that makes them strong: their happiness. When the friends are torn apart in the night, their journey becomes a quest not for power, but for one another.
Iverson's storytelling shines with emotional clarity and childlike wonder. Moments of danger are balanced with warmth, humor, and the deep reassurance that love always finds its way home. The wands that "turn dust into glitter" become symbols of unity, resilience, and the belief that joy is worth defending.
With its cinematic pacing, imaginative world-building, and a beautifully delivered moral-"It is not about how much gold you have to spend; it is how you spend your life that matters"-this book stands as both a bedtime favorite and a keepsake of family legacy.
Mission Quest(R) Princess Wands is a sparkling celebration of friendship's power to transform even the darkest hearts. A magical tale destined to be cherished by young readers and the grown-ups who read to them.