Fantasy Children’s Book Author

I’m developing a middle-grade fantasy novel for readers aged 9–12 and would like you to take it from concept to polished manuscript. The story will blend human protagonists with talking animals and a few memorable mythical creatures, so an imagination for world-building and character voices is essential.

What I need from you is a complete narrative (roughly 18–25 k words, though I’m open to your recommendation for this age band) that balances adventure, humor, and emotional stakes while keeping language accessible and engaging for pre-teens. I’ll share a short premise and any notes I have on setting and character arcs; you’ll expand them into a full outline, develop chapters, and deliver a clean, proof-read final draft ready for illustrations.

Deliverables
• Story outline with chapter breakdown
• First draft for review and feedback
• Revised, proof-read final manuscript in MS Word and PDF

Acceptance Criteria
• Age-appropriate vocabulary and pacing
• Consistent fantasy logic and internal rules
• Distinct voices for humans, animals, and mythical beings
• Manuscript free of grammatical and spelling errors

If crafting vivid worlds and memorable characters for curious 9–12-year-olds excites you, I’d love to see a short sample of similar work and hear how you’d approach this project.