Jenni Great versus The Curl is the adventure of young Jenni on a mission to rescue her sister Molly from The Curl, a sorcerer. The Curl has imprisoned Molly until Jenni brings him a note from her magical Cello. The Cello’s bow is broken and without its magical notes, Molly is doomed.

With the help of her friends, O the robot stove, General Grant the ant, and Sabbionetta the Cat, Jenni creates a plan to fix the Cello and save Molly. Her plan takes them on a wild adventure through the mystical land of New Zealand encountering new characters along the way. All while evading capture from The Curl’s servant monster Styx.

In the end, the Cello is fixed, and Molly is safe but the defeated Sorcerer casts a final spell that turns Jenni’s magical world of singing spiders, poetic robots and dramatic ants into something resembling a quiet home after a long day of play. O the robot turns into the stove she so resembles, Cy the encyclopedia into a stack of books, and sister Molly into a doll…or were they always that way?

highlights

• strong, intelligent female role models
• distinct narrative
• unique glossary
• stylized for franchise branding

good words

“A fine balance of curiosity and spirit and groundedness that was very refreshing to read.  An engaging, delightful piece of work.” 
- Roda Jordon – Ghostwriters

“very coming-of-age, very progressive, and very real.  Jenni creates a wonderful role model for young female readers.”
– Maria Havens Ph.D.

“Jenni Great recalls the adventures of my own girlhood while reminding me of my granddaughter today.  Her wonderful stories serve as a reminder of our children’s imagination and how it is re-birthed with each generation.”
– Lorraine Rochefort – Grandmother

additional note

Jenni Great was written for a father to read with his daughter. The text resonates with young readers while engaging an older audience with wit and playful irony.

The story is a crunchy portrait with strong, intelligent female characters that provide positive role models for young readers. Its' distinct narrative and one of a kind dialog encourages readers to interact with the text. Original phonetic spellings, a glossary, and a unique style create a truly memorable work.

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