Books 1-4 in the Kingdom of Florida Series
Kingdom of Florida: Volume 1
Written by: Taylor Thomas Smythe
Illustrated by: Alice Waller
Release Date: April 2, 2021
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Step into the enchanted world of Kingdom of Florida, a middle-grade Florida fantasy saga in the spirit of timeless classic adventure stories like The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, and L. Frank Baum's Oz series, but with a tropical twist. Join the adventures of a group of young children who find their way into a mysterious and enchanted land, where they meet many fantastic creatures and curious characters, including an evil prince. The Kingdom of Florida series builds a satisfying, engaging, and fresh American mythology that is perfect for the modern reader of almost any age!
Volume 1 includes the first four installments in the Kingdom of Florida series:
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Silver Medal - FAPA President's Book Awards
In 2021, the first installment in Taylor Thomas Smythe’s seven-book Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series—The Golden Alligator—was chosen as the winner of a silver medal in the Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Book Awards.
Finalist - National Indie Excellence Awards
In 2021, the first installment in Taylor Thomas Smythe’s seven-book Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series—The Golden Alligator—was chosen as a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards.
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Taylor Thomas Smythe was born and raised in South Florida and finds inspiration all around him. His passion is to inspire others through imaginative and innovative stories. He has been writing creatively for the majority of his life, transitioning to books with his award-winning debut novel in the Kingdom of Florida series: The Golden Alligator. Other creative works include songwriting, producing a full one-act musical, editing and writing sketch-comedy for seven seasons of a student comedy show, and acting as founder and creative director for The Prime Floridian (a small West Palm Beach-based design brand). He has also co-written a full-length stage play. Smythe is a graphic designer and a long-time resident of West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Alice Waller, illustrator for the first five Kingdom of Florida books, is an artist currently based in the United States, with roots in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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About the Series
Kingdom of Florida is an award-winning, middle-grade Florida fantasy book series from Taylor Thomas Smythe that follows the adventures of young children who find their way into a mysterious and enchanted land full of fantastic creatures and curious characters.
When a group of South Florida children discover a hidden gate leading into a parallel world known as the Kingdom, they are thrust into a realm of talking creatures, enchanted artifacts, and ancient magic.
The Kingdom—once ruled by the benevolent Triumvirate—has fallen under the grip of the evil Prince Florian, a cunning usurper determined to destroy every remaining portal between worlds to prevent any true heirs from returning.
In each book, the children uncover new mysteries, forge dynamic allies, discover magical relics, and dive deeper into the Kingdom’s past. Their quest takes them across a richly imagined world, leading toward a final confrontation that will determine the Kingdom’s future—and their own.
A sweeping, award-winning middle-grade fantasy series filled with heart, humor, wonder, and unforgettable adventure. Kingdom of Florida is a wholesome, magical middle-grade hidden portal fantasy adventure series for all ages. Explore all seven books from author Taylor Thomas Smythe.
Multiple books in the series have landed on Amazon Best Seller charts, and the first installment—The Golden Alligator—was a Silver Medal Winner in the 2021 Florida Authors & Publishers Association President's Book Awards and a Finalist in the 15th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards!