Princess Everglade and the Missing Necklace

A tale of bravery, wisdom, and unlikely friendships

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The golden rose necklace

The Story

In the kingdom of Evergrove, young Princess Everglade wakes to discover her most prized possession is gone: a golden necklace passed down through generations of her family. Convinced a villain must be responsible, she sets out on a bold adventure to confront every fearsome creature she has ever heard of.

She packed her satchel, laced her boots,
Set off to find the thieving brutes,
She told herself, "Be brave,
and strong, and bold."

But one by one, the "villains" turn out to be nothing like the stories say. The Dreaded Dragon has a cold. The bridge troll was away at a candy feast. And the mysterious Snickersnacker simply prefers the quiet dark. Sometimes the answers we need are closer to home than we think.

A beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book about jumping to conclusions, making things right, and the friendships that blossom when we look past our assumptions.

Meet the Characters

Princess Everglade

Princess Everglade

A brave, red-haired princess with a bold spirit and scarlet curls. She is fearless, though she is still learning that courage and wisdom go hand in hand.

The Dreaded Dragon

The Dreaded Dragon

A fearsome beast by reputation, but right now he is miserable with a cold. He can barely warm his cave walls, let alone terrorize anyone.

The Bridge Troll

The Bridge Troll

Known for growling at travelers, this troll has a surprising sweet tooth. He just returned from a candy feast at Sugar Swamp with cookie crumbs on his chin.

The Snickersnacker

The Snickersnacker

A mysterious lake creature living on a lonely isle of Silent Lake. Soft-spoken and peaceful, it values solitude over jewels or riches.

About the Author

Joe Casamassima once sailed the seas as a pirate cabin boy before swapping his eyepatch for a spacesuit and becoming the first astronaut to bungee jump on the moon. These days, he rides his trusty steed Tinfoil, sips tea like a gentleman, and digs for dinosaur bones with his kids in their Northern Virginia backyard.

Written by Joe Casamassima with Calvin and Maya Casamassima, and brought to life by illustrator Tadgh Bentley.

Published by Pomfiddle Press

Princess Everglade book cover

Bring the Adventure Home

A perfect read-aloud for bedtime, classrooms, and cozy afternoons. This beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book teaches children about fairness, humility, and the power of making things right.

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