Story Weaver

Adventure Mode Unlocked

Daniel McCarter never asked to be a hero. He just wanted his grandpa back.

Now he's lost in a world fueled by imagination. One minute, he's rummaging through Grandpa's keepsakes with his little sister Alex and snarky cousin Brent. The next, they're tumbling into a realm where giants farm impossible crops, werecat ladies stalk the forest, and the villainous Dadnabbers kidnap children to power their secret factory hidden deep in the Smokies.

To find his way home, Daniel must master something he never knew he'd inherited: Grandpa's gift as a Story Weaver, someone whose words can reshape reality itself. But the Dadnabbers want that power for themselves. And they'll destroy anyone who stands in their way.

A portal fantasy rooted in the folklore of Appalachia.

Story Weaver isn't built like a typical chapter book. Each adventure stands on its own: giants one chapter, river pirates the next, a ghostly Station Master who collects stories in exchange for safe passage after that. Readers can devour the whole book or enjoy it one tale at a time.

Along the way, Daniel's brave little sister Alex surprises everyone with her bold choices, while their mischief-making cousin Brent gets captured by the Dadnabbers and joins them on a wild hunt for the legendary Wampus Cat of Cherokee folklore.

Beneath the adventure is a story about grief, family, and learning to find your own voice. As Grandpa always said: "Calm waters don't smooth stones."

Perfect for young readers who love:

• Adventure stories that tackle real emotions like losing someone you love
• Illustrated books with short chapters and reluctant-reader appeal
• Meta-fictional stories where storytelling itself becomes the magic system
• Diverse characters with authentic Appalachian representation

Featuring charming illustrations throughout, bite-sized chapters perfect for bedtime or independent reading, and a world built from the tall tales, legends, and magic of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Open the book. Read aloud if you dare. Get lost in the story.

Sometimes you've just gotta ask yourself: What would Grandpa do?