Fantasy Book for Ages 9-12

The project centres on drafting an engaging, middle-grade fantasy story designed specifically for readers aged 9-12. The narrative will follow a magical creature as the main protagonist and should balance imagination with clear, relatable challenges that resonate with pre-teens.

What I need from you is a complete manuscript that feels fast-paced yet age-appropriate, with enough depth to spark curiosity without overwhelming younger readers. World-building, character arcs, and dialogue should all remain accessible at a middle-grade reading level while still offering the wonder and excitement that a good fantasy tale promises.

To keep us aligned, here are the concrete deliverables:

• A 10–12 chapter manuscript (roughly 12,000–15,000 words) in an editable format (DOCX or Google Docs).
• A one-paragraph back-cover blurb plus a shorter, punchy logline.
• A brief chapter-by-chapter synopsis to help me evaluate pacing and plot consistency.
• Up to two rounds of revisions based on my consolidated feedback.

Acceptance criteria: the final draft must feature a clearly defined magical creature lead, maintain consistent middle-grade tone and vocabulary, and resolve its primary conflict within the word count target. Any mythic elements introduced should follow internally coherent rules.

If your writing style already leans toward titles like “Keeper of the Lost Cities” or “The Girl Who Drank the Moon,” this assignment should feel right at home. Let me know your estimated turnaround time and a short sample or link that demonstrates your grasp of middle-grade fantasy voice, and we can get started.